The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has taken a major step towards the production of a film on the iconic story of the famous EKITI PARAPO WAR. The film will capture the struggle and triumph of the Ekiti people against oppression.
Governor Oyebanji, at a meeting in Ado-Ekiti on Monday, approved a collaboration between the State Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy and AL Notions Film Company owned by Nollywood couple, Lateef and Adebimpe Adedimeji for the film production.
The production, according to the Governor, would tell the story of the war in detail and would be a world-class production.
According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode, the project, which will be fully funded by the private sector, would be led by AL Notions Film Company, the producers of LISABI epic movie.
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They will be working with a team from Ekiti State Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, led by the Honourable Commissioner of the ministry, Professor Rasaki Ojo Bakare, one of Africa’s most accomplished Artistic Directors.
Adebimpe Adedimeji, who hails from Ijero-Ekiti, together with her husband said they are excited about the opportunity to lead the project and pledged their unwavering commitment to the film project. They assured that the project will be given utmost attention, adding that the output will be top notch.
The project, which will utilize Ekiti towns and villages as major shooting locations, is expected to involve many talented and accomplished artistes including those of Ekiti extraction.
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