Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola has penned an appreciation post to his colleagues who came out to support him over the weekend.
Kemi Filani reported that Odunlade Adekola, who has been excitedly counting down to his movie premiere for days now, held a grand event to celebrate his newly released movie, Orisa.
The movie star treated his colleagues to a world of rich Yoruba culture.
The movie premiere which was held on Sunday, July 16th at the Circle Mall, Jakande, Lekki, had in attendance many Nollywood stars.
The likes of Iyabo Ojo, Shaffy Bello, Toyin Abraham, Eniola Ajao, Nkechi Blessing, Mercy Aigbe and husband, Mo Bimpe and husband, Lateef Adedimeji. Also in attendance were Itele, Sanyeri, Mr. Macaroni, Kie Kie, Bimbo Thomas, Jaiye Kuti, Jide Awobona, Laide Bakare, and more.
Following the success of the premiere, Odunlade appreciated them for their support.
He noted how the premiere was a huge success thanks to them and his creator.
“Glory be to God.
And I want to say a very big thank you to all filmmakers that came to support me. Haaaa Ese gan ooooo.
Thank you so much.
A special thanks to all the cast and crew of this wonderful Movie Orisa. I appreciate you Ese gan ooooo”.
Orisa The movie
The movie, Orisa, is a well-researched traditional and historical tale poised to not only entertain but educate the general public and highlight the cultural richness of our heritage”.
Orisa is set in an ancient Yoruba city. The tale is about a powerful warrior who allies himself with a gang of highly skilled warriors. Their nefarious activities pose a problem for the king and other criminal gangs in the city. A mission goes wrong and a dark secret comes to light threatening to spell doom for Orisa and his clique of warriors”
Various actors including, Jide Kosoko, Dele Odule, Muyiwa Ademola, Yinka Quadri, Ayo Mogaji, Iya Rainbow, Segun Ogungbe, Femi Adebayo, Eniola Ajao, Ireti Osayemi, and many others featured in Orisa.
The movie will start showing in various cinemas from the 21st of July, 2023.
