A Lagos-based journalist, Adeola Agoro has set 2nd August, 2024 for the premiere of her movie, “Okikiola The Fisherman”. The movie parades stars that include Kunle Afolayan, Bolanle Ninalowo, Faithia Balogun, Baaj Adebule, Jumoke George, Don Richard, Baba Olaiya, Segun Ogungbe and many others.
Okikiola The Fisherman is the story of love, greed, resilience, deceit, and danger inherent in taking the wrong decisions.
As gathered, the movie also featured 13 foreigners from the US, Spain, Venezuela and Mexico who spoke the Yoruba language well and showed the way to practice often-forgotten traditions.
According to Agoro, the legacy of promoting the Osun culture is deeply rooted in her and the way she wrote the story of Okikiola the Fisherman is both enchanting and culturally rich and it will not only entertain but also promote the unique culture and traditions of the Osun beliefs.
She said this cinematic masterpiece aims to highlight the beauty and significance of our original religion, and it captures rural and urban locations, the essence of our people, history and folklore.
“By supporting this film, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has not only sought to help preserve and celebrate the cultural identity of Osun State, he is also attracting audiences from diverse backgrounds. With thirteen foreigners from the US, Mexico, Spain and Venezuela making their grand appearances where they danced to our songs and spoke our native language, it will in no small way bring our culture to a vantage position.” she added.
Okikiola The Fisherman is said to be a vivid cinematography and storytelling work and the producer is certain that the audience will witness the splendor of drawing inspiration from local myths and legends that will spark curiosity among viewers, encouraging them to explore more about love, unity, conflicts and all about life, greed and fate.
Shot with the best in cinematic equipment, artistry and interpreted by celebrated actors, it is produced under the Lovely Pink Media Ltd owned by two hardworking women, Adeola Agoro and Dr. Titilope Ejimagwa.