We’re building a theatre to host premieres in Ife — Ooni

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has disclosed plans to build a theatre to host film premieres in Ife.

He spoke at a private screening of Showmax’s first Nigerian Original telenovela, Wura, at his palace on January 19.

In attendance at the screening were his wives: Olori Tobi Philips Ogunwusi, Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi and Olori Afolashade Ogunwusi.

Also present were Nollywood actors and stars of Wura: Scarlet Gomez, Yomi Fash-Lanso and Ego Iheanacho.

The Producer, Rogers Ofime, along with other members of the cast and crew were also present.

The proposed theatre, according to the Ooni, will be used to raise funds for NGOs and less privileged students who want to venture into the movie industry.

“I’m very passionate about anything that has to do with the youth,” the Ooni commented, adding: “Currently, in Ife, we’re building a theatre for us to be able to host premieres and Wura is the maiden series we’ll be using to implement this.

“We will use the platform to raise funding for NGOs and less privileged students who want to go into the movie industry.”

Oba Ogunwusi went on to commend the producers of Wura, saying: “I’d like to, once again, give a shout-out to the producers of Wura.

“I’m convinced that it will be a hit.

“The story is very well scripted and that’s the typical determination you find in any Nigerian.  

“It’s a show that will impact society, not only in Ife.

“I look forward to watching the rest of it because it’s very obvious that it’s a series that will address a lot of societal ills and will engage the citizenry as a whole.”

Wura is Showmax’s first Nigerian telenovela and consists of 260 episodes.

It features an all-star Nollywood cast, including rising star Scarlet Gomez in the titular role, Yomi Fash-Lanso, Carol King, Ray Adeka, Iremide Adeoye, Ego Iheanacho, Martha Ehinome and Lanre Adediwura.