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How Alade Aromire Inspired My Acting Career – Yinka Smart
How Alade Aromire Inspired My Acting Career – Yinka Smart
By Bolaji Israel
Fast rising Nollywood actor, Yinka Smart Adefuye better known as Yinka Smart is one of the handsome guys currently rocking the Yoruba movie scene.
He joined the industry in year 2000 and has evolved over the years starting as a trainee and later as a rounded professional who makes such a delight to watch on the big screen.
In an Exclusive Interview with THECONSCIENCEng, Smart revealed the late movie producer, Prince Muyideen Alade Aromire, as the biggest inspiration behind his acting career, describing Aromire’s impact on him as irreplaceable.
The vibrant youthful actor who has featured in top Yoruba movies including The hidden Truth, Omonitan, asa and
Akanke Alata noted that apart from academic training, his tutelage which began in year 2000 under the late Aromire for eight years made him a thoroughbred professional.
He added that he now enjoys the benefits of the tutelage as evident in his versatility, resilience and character.
He also expressed delight in being a part of the fifteen years memorial session organised in honour of Aromire at Disc Communications, Ikeja where fellow actors, broadcasters, producers, fans and other allied players gathered to remember Alade.
Prince Aromire was the pioneer of the Yoruba home video and television entertainment who passed on July 4, 2008 at a tender age of 45.
The late icon was also a director, known for Oro idile (2007), Olórí (2007) and Omo inu oku (2001).
Smart said, “We recently organised a fifteen years memorial service to honour our late boss and mentor, Alade Aromire. He was a true leader and pathfinder in the Yoruba movies industry.
“We decided to honour him and preserve his legacies for his immense contributions to the industry and our lives as individuals. He touched many lives in many ways during his impactful sojourn on earth and deserves to be celebrated as a legend.
“Apart from my degree in Theatre Arts from the Lagos State University, I also trained under the late Alade Aromire for eight years before he died in 2008. This prepared me for what I’m doing today and I can say the benefits are enormous.”
Eulogising Aromire further, he noted that the late icon was one of those who transformed the face of the Yoruba movie industry in many ways.
“From theatre works and magazine publication, he initiated home video production as an alternative to the expensive celluloid format where Hubert Ogunde and Baba Sala held sway.
“His brilliance produced the first home video movie in Yoruba named Ekun in the third of quarter of 1988. This initiation was the beginning of what is tagged as the movie industry in Nigeria.
“He also opened the wider television entertainment up and established first local cable television named Yotomi Telifisan which broadcasted in local language and became a household channel watched by all Nigerians at the time,” he stated.
The single, Lagos-born hulk said he currently enjoys working with Mercyflawless productions but yet to produce any movie by himself.
He has also featured in other movies like The carpenter, The supervisor, Bosun EMPIRE, Raboni, Ariwo Ogbanjo, and Our Apartment amongst others.
He urged his fans to pray for him and follow him online via IG.. @yinkasmart,
TikTok @yinkasmart and Facebook @yinkasmart.
Meet Azeez Odumosu, The Multi-Talented Yoruba Actor Shaping Nollywood’s Future
Azeez Awiye Odumosu also known as Veron, a rising star in the Yoruba movie industry, has become a force to reckon with as an actor, producer, influencer and the CEO Awiye TV on YouTube channel. Known for his vibrant presence on TikTok and as a successful entrepreneur, Odumosu is the owner of Awiye Autos Nigeria Limited, a reputable car dealership based in Lagos State.
Hailing from Iragunsin, Epe, Lagos State, Azeez began his journey as a content creator, leveraging social media to showcase his talent and build a fanbase. His transition into Nollywood came when he connected with key players in the industry. In 2024, his professional acting career officially began after being introduced to his boss, Kayode Adebayo, popularly known as Kay Alubarika, who is a Nollywood movie director, Akintelu Fatimah Gbemisola and a popular D.O.P, Azeez Tijani also known as AZ.
Since joining the industry, Azeez has featured in several Yoruba movies, earning recognition for his talent and dedication. His venture into movie production has also gained attention, with his debut production, “Odun Kan”, promising to be a blockbuster. With his growing ambitions, Odumosu is currently planning to shoot a cinematic movie, aiming to leave an indelible mark on the industry.
Balancing his acting career with his thriving business, Awiye Autos Nigeria Limited, Azeez Odumosu exemplifies versatility and determination. As he continues to excel in Nollywood and beyond, fans eagerly anticipate his next projects and entrepreneurial milestones.
Nigerian Thespian Wuraola Olaniran Takes Center Stage
Wuraola Olaniran, a versatile actor, scriptwriter, and director, has carved a niche for herself in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. With a degree in English Literature from the University of Ilorin, Wuraola’s passion for acting began at a tender age, blossoming into a successful career.
A Stellar Career
Wuraola’s professional journey commenced in 2015, with her debut screenplay appearance in February 2016. Since then, she has captivated audiences with breathtaking performances in numerous stage and screen productions. Her repertoire includes:
• Stage plays: “A Dance of the Forests,” “Life Burial,” “Love Twirls of Aditu and Iyunade,” “Efunsetan Aniwura,” and “Moxie of Afonja.”
• Screen productions: “To Kill a Monkey,” “Miracle Center,” “Omije,” “Aiyetoro Town,” and “The Only Celebrity in Nigeria.”
• Notable collaborations: Funke Akindele, Sola Sobowale, Toyin Abraham, Femi Adebayo, and Kemi Adetiba.
Directing Credits
Wuraola’s directing credits include:
• A Dance of the Forests (Wole Soyinka)
• Life Burial (Helen Paul)
• KWRS Tax Program (2018)
Upcoming Performance
Catch Wuraola live on stage on November 17th in “Moxie of Aareonakakanfo,” where she will masterfully portray three distinct characters.
Artistic Philosophy
For Wuraola, acting transcends entertainment; it’s a cultural bridge, preserving heritage and uniting diverse audiences. Her dedication to authenticity and immersive storytelling has earned her recognition within the industry.
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