Acclaimed media personality, Owólabí Àjàsá, has spoken on the role he intends to play in discovering and nurturing talent in the Yoruba film industry.
Though he revealed that he had not stumbled upon any prodigy in the industry yet, the mogul disclosed that movie stakeholders have approached him to help discover and groom talents in the act of filmmaking.
The Nigerian film industry, particularly the Yoruba sector, has grown in leaps and bounds, producing flicks that tell relatable stories of culture, tradition, and history. However, an untapped wealth of talent exists in the movie space, and the need to bring that potential to the forefront has become more pressing.
Owólabí Àjàsá is a media expert and commentator known for his trenchant analysis of politics, finance, and the media industry. Àjàsá’s interest and field of expertise span economics, politics, culture, and social issues.
In recent times, he has gained ground as a social commentator, using his platform to be a voice for the voiceless and shed light on pungent issues that affect the Nigerian populace.
Àjàsá’s foray into the Nigerian film industry comes with great promise of unearthing raw talent, the kind that becomes immortalised with time. As a media personality, he is well-positioned to mentor budding actors and filmmakers to become icons in the Yoruba film industry.
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