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Reasons Why Actor Odunlade Adekola Was Dropped As Glo Ambassador

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Odunlade Adekola is one brilliant actor that got to fame within a short time in the industry. He has a unique style of acting that can be compared to those of his counterparts in Hollywood. Few months ago, the actor could not renew his ambassadorial deal with communication giant, Glo. Reasons for this was licked to use just days ago. We heard the actor failed to reinvent himself like others on Glo list usually do. Sources told us that Odunlade was expected to have step up his production to the standard of the likes of Tade Ogidun, Tunde Kilani and Kunle Afolayun . But instead, he has remain in the local circle. He was also said not to have been putting on other Glo ambassadors in his movies. Odunlade was also accused of spending the funds that comes in from his ambassadorship on material things instead of putting it back into his productions. Odunlade is at the moment owner of several properties and choice cars and this came shortly after his Glo ambass...

Tunde Kelani: Filmmaker Extraordinaire, Telling African Stories To The World

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      Internationally acclaimed film-maker, avid reader and seasoned cinematographer, Tunde Kelani, is a pace-setter and legend of some sort. With over 16 movies under his belt, he started as a photographer but cut his teeth as a cameraman and, since then, has never looked back. Having a knack for promoting his cultural beliefs, Kelani started his own production company Mainframe in 1992. Since then, he has become a beacon for movie makers in the continent and beyond. How did you begin your career as a film-maker? It all started out of a love for reading, then my interest in photography grew. This led me to become an apprentice photographer. From photography, I developed huge interest in theatre, production and film-making. That is how it all started. Your movies are known, not only for their quality, but for storylines that are relevant to our society, often incorporating core beliefs of the Yoruba people – Magun is a good example. Is this ...