‘‘I HAVEN’T BEEN PRODUCING MOVIES DUE TO PIRACY’’- VETERAN ACTRESS, AYANDOTUN EMMANUEL

Popular veteran actress, Ayandotun Emmanuel popularly known as Ayoka Ologede is one of the actress who have contributed so much to the development of the Nigerian Entertainment Industry through her movies. She is known for her role in movies as a witch. For a very long time, the actress has stopped producing movies due to piracy until recently when she produced her new movie titled Orinikabo which was premiered at Etal Hall and Hotel, Ikeja Lagos. In an interview with City People, Ayoka explained why she titled the film Orinikabo.

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You recently premiered a new movie, Orinikabo, how was the turn out?

Yes. I really appreciate my fans and friends for their support because they turned up. They made the event very unique and different from others, to the extent, we couldn’t preview the movie before the launching proper. The film is very understandable with the title which means we should worship our creator rather than idols. Yoruba adage has it that when our creator is behind to favour us, what Is the idol doing? But our tradition allows us to worship deities which seems to be a must.

There are three religions which are Christianity, Islam and traditional religion which people worship every now and then, but they ignore their creator, forgetting that your head is your unique selling point which will attract anyone before you get favour from them. I appreciate those who came to the event such as MC Olumo, Koko Zaria, Tolani Iyana Ipaja, Dende, Shina Okanlomo and many others.

What influenced the movie?

It was influenced by a deep thought and I want you to know that many have forgotten that blessings comes from God. I was deep in thought before writing the script.to be successful in life, we need to wake up early in the morning and grab our head to pray before we step out of the house. Yoruba says, cow walks to the place of his death, but our head pushes us around and with prayers after worshipping the creator, we would be flavoured. We should watch out for the film. The film is a story of a young guy who was very active in his profession but has no promotion, but he was dating a lady who his mum liked, but they couldn’t get married because he didn’t have the financial capability as his promotion was denied at his place of work.

What informed the title, Orinikabo?

I have many reasons for that and that is what I have been explaining since. Everything that is shining is not gold, many people involved themselves in a whole lot of things to survive. Most billionaires we have in our society are into money rituals. It is a true life story and people should watch out for it.

Who did it happen to?

I won’t say it yet, but it is what happened to someone. The move will be released by October this year. Among all the movies I have produced, this one is different.

Why have you not been producing lately?

This is due to piracy palaver we are facing. Since we now have 18 in 1 CD and that is why It took me time to produce until recently that I decided to do Orinikabo.