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How My Late Sister Influenced My New Movie,”OLAKITAN”-Producer,Gbolahan Adetayo Tells City People Magazine

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Have you heard of the new wave-making movie titled, ‘Olakitan’? It’s the new Yoruba movie that’s making quite some impact in the industry right now. The movie features top stars such as Lateef Adedimeji, Madam Saje and a host of others. As of last week, after just a few weeks of its release, it’s recorded close to 100k views on Youtube.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This standout movie with a gripping storyline was produced by a hardworking journalist and one of the industry’s most creative minds, Gbolahan Adetayo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is not his first movie production. He ventured into the business of movie-making years back and produced his debut movie, ‘Aala Ife’ which also did reasonably well. Encouraged by the modest success of Aala Ife, Gbolahan, who was one of City People’s strongest editorial hands, has gone on to build an impressive stable from which his movies are now produced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last week, City People’s Senior Editor, WALE LAWAL (08037209290) got Gbolahan to speak about Olakitan and reveal the pain and inspiration behind the compelling storyline that everyone is talking about.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tell us about the storyline, what’s it about? And what inspired the storyline?

Olakitan is a movie that talks about a young man, who forcefully brings his friend who lives abroad back into the country for property investments but his selfish desires in the acquisition eventually ruin his life. Meanwhile, this is a total stranger he met on social media.

And what inspired the storyline?

The truth of the matter is that I lost my sister in 2018, her name is Olaitan Rachael Adetutu Adetayo Sorinola. She is someone I loved so much. I had a baby girl in November 2019, whom I named after my sister. So, I was thinking on a script to do for my late sister in her memory, I wrote Olaitan Obinrin Ogun, a fantastic and multi-million naira movie which at the moment, I don’t have the money to shoot and I don’t like taking loans. My heart was heavy to do a movie in her name. On that faithful day, I wouldn’t know if I was sleeping or I was in a trance, she appeared to me and she narrated the storyline, and titled it Olaoluwakitan. They killed me thinking that I have gone but I am back through you. Then my wife was pregnant. So, when she put to bed, I named the baby girl after her and shot the movie the following year. This was the reason I called it Olakitan. They succeeded in killing her in her first lifetime but now, she’s Olakitan Obinrin Ogun. Watch out for that movie from my stable

That’s very deep. So, did you write the storyline and put the script together yourself?

Due to my primary job as a journalist, I was busy with my journalism duties, I couldn’t script it myself, so I spoke with a scriptwriter on phone, his name is Femi Adefioye. I narrated the story to him and after a week, my script was ready. I shot the movie on September 20th 2020 but it’s rather unfortunate that the movie couldn’t hit the shelves until a year and three months

Why did it take so long after the movie was shot before it was released into the market?

Initially, I planned to release the movie two weeks after the production, but the editor messed himself up. He lost the audio and he couldn’t tell me, he used camera audio and of course, that will automatically produce noise. The guy was using it as an opportunity to extort me until I got furious and I gave the job to another reliable and credible editor

Olakitan paraded quite an impressive assemblage of star actors. Give us a roll call of some of the top actors that featured in the movie.

We have the likes of Lateef Adedimeji, Fausat Balogun popularly called Madam Saje, Obatidey, Kiki Bakare, Kitan Bukunola, Titilayo Akinwale, Olasunkanmi Akanni Olohuniyo, Tope Saint Okemesi, Omolara Kasali, Omo VC, Majekodunmi Emmanuel, Lookman Adewale Luyek, and many more.

You said you had difficulty raising money to shoot the movie, how then were you able to attract such high profile stars if you had a very lean budget for the movie?

Olaitan Obinrin Ogun is another film entirely, which I may probably produce before December 2022. It is a big-budget movie with almost 4 parts. Back to the question. Any actor who has ever featured In any of my movies will confirm to you that I have never worked with them without paying despite my closeness with virtually all of them and my status as a journalist promoting some of them when they were still upcoming. Now, how do I work? Every movie from my stable must have a budget, after that, I will send the script and money to the director. He will be the one to coordinate, invite the actor, pay them and direct the job. I have never for once call an actor by myself and negotiate with him before he appears in my films. The reason is that I respect myself a lot and I don’t take nonsense from anybody, no matter your rank. Till tomorrow, I still see myself as a journalist, not a producer or actor. If I call them myself to feature in my movies, some of them may say they are already booked for that period. Now, two things are involved in that lie. The first one is that, if they tell me the actual amount they wish to collect to feature in movies which is totally different from what we read on pages of newspapers, they believe that I may publish it as a journalist. Secondly, because of our relationship, they wouldn’t want to give me their fee, they will rather say I am not available for that date. So, I took the decision of not inviting or negotiating with any actor in 2017 when I produced my debut flick, Aala Ife.

Why did you go into movie production?

I am blessed with story ideas. I normally write scripts and give them to some of my actor friends. Sometimes I lead the team when we do script conferences. I did one for an actress who is now a star. She produced the film and obstinately refused to include my name as part of the film’s creative team. She was to credit me by saying story by or screenplay by Gbolahan Adetayo simply because as at then, we were at loggerheads. I was furious. Meanwhile, Aala Ife script was ready. I already planned the script but based on what she did, I changed my mind. I called my friend cum director, Okiki Afolayan, I asked what it would cost me to produce a movie and he told me. I gave him the script and I transferred the money to him. Today, the rest is history. Use the link below to watch the movie for free:

 

How My Late Sister Influenced My New Movie,"OLAKITAN"-Producer,Gbolahan Adetayo Tells City People Magazine

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Countdown To Night of Neon Color With Osupa Saheed

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Preparations are in top gear as Lord of Music, Saheed Osupa thickens rehearsal in America with his band boys, to storm Lawbell Entertainment Nigeria’s show tagged Night of Neon Colour with Osupa Saheed.

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The International Fuji star with a distinct voice we gathered will be performing with his full band from America for the first time to Jam for Lawbell in Lagos and obviously it’s going to be his first show this year. The show will come up 18th May, 2024, on CMD Road, Magodo, Lagos Nigeria.

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According to Lawbell Entertainment Manager, Olabanji Adelana, Osupa won’t leave any stone unturned, he’s bent on thrilling his audience with new compositions in addition to his oldies and fans favourite,” all arrangements have been made for the show and Osupa has promised to make the event one of its best in the recent times” Osupa manager who also spoke to us boldly confirm that Night of Neon show will be a show of excellence as he seized the opportunity to call on Osupa regular fans not to miss the scintillating and thrilling vibes Osupa is performing with his American boys, who will also arrived in Nigeria for the show.

Other artistes that have been pencilled down to thrill fans are The Platinum bombshell, golden boy and “You don hit my car crooner, Tony Tetuila, Omalicha crooner, Suavé, Alubarika crooner, Eskay Lala.

Information reaching us that Osupa’s have been calling as regards the show and assurance have been that the king of Fuji Music would be performing live to thrill his fans.

As time goes on, more information would believe released to the public as regards the spectacular show “Night of Neon colour”

Countdown To Night of Neon Color With Osupa Saheed

 

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Shola Vibrator To Travel Overseas As Birthday Bash Holds

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Sahara Weekly Reports That The Vice Chairman, of the Association of Juju Musicians of Nigeria, Mrs Olushola Taiwo, aka Shola Vibrator is set to take her band on an overseas tour anytime soon as her birthday holds.

 

 

 

 

 

Shola Vibrator To Travel Overseas As Birthday Bash Holds

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shola Vibrator whose birthday celebration comes every month of April in the year shall be jetting out soon as preparation to perform outside Nigeria is in top gear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

According to her media aide, Jide Alabi, he said, “Shola Vibrator and her juju band will be leaving the shore of Nigeria for a musical tour with a solid plan to perform in some notable places. The deal covers her stay for some time having been on the talk for some time. Now, it’s been sealed and her numerous fans across the state will have the opportunity to watch the ever vibrant, talented Juju Musician live.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Shola Vibrator is a musician to reckon with amongst entertainers in Nigeria that have been opportune to showcase their talents outside Nigeria.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shola Vibrator To Travel Overseas As Birthday Bash Holds

 

 

 

 

 

 

Olushola Taiwo, popularly known as Shola Vibrator sings juju music, and she named her type of music Juju vibration.

 

According to this beautiful Songstress, her journey in music began at the church, a celestial church of Christ, where she led the church’s choir from the tender age of seven.

 

The Juju Vibration crooner said, “It all began on one beautiful Sunday, it was our Xmas carol day, and the lady that was supposed to lead had an issue with her voice. She was about to lead us but unfortunately, her voice was not coming up and that was how I was called by the choirmaster to lead. I didn’t really rehearse the song, but it seems God was on my side, I did it well and that was how I got the position to be the lead vocal in my church.”

 

From passion to a means of livelihood, she said, “It was a passion at first and I later took it up professionally when I started working at the studio as a backup singer for big artists. On this premise, I made sure I learnt the ethics of the studio, and how to harmonize with different voices and it really helped me develop into a good Juju artiste.”

 

 

 

Going into music, Shola Vibrator said her parent fully supported her, especially her dad who gave her a hundred percent backing. She said, “My parents are great talents when it comes to music. My mother, when she was younger, used to be a lead singer, soprano top voice, while my dad of blessed memory was good at Bass. Both of them are great lovers of music, and on several occasions, we have rehearsed together.”

 

 

 

Making her music public, she said, “Now I have four albums to my name even though it took me a while before I decided to give it a shot. She said, “I really wanted to fill a vacuum, and when I released my first album ten years ago, fans and other music lovers were glad to have another taste of Juju music. I had really gained a lot by the time I came up with mine, having worked with so many people during the recording of their musical albums.

 

Vibrator said, she is the creator of Juju vibration, and being a lady in the profession, she has been able to carve a niche for herself despite the hurdles. “God has been very wonderful to me, though I had to confront different challenges as a woman in the industry, and to His glory, I have been able to face the task and overcome it.

 

Being one of the most beautiful singers around in the entertainment industry, Shola said, “I have been able to distinguish myself, though fans and let me say men generally have not been easy to deal with when they see a beautiful face and being a musician, there is always so much to it, but I have been able to manage it well.”

 

On her albums, she said, “I have done some that are doing good. Amongst them is NIGERIA MY COUNTRY, it is a single. I recorded it based on the situation of the country.

 

 

 

Juju vibration crooner said soon she will be going overseas with her full band to perform as her fans across the globe are waiting anxiously to watch her perform live, and this will happen soon.

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Multiple awards Winning Islamic singer, Alhaja Aminat Omotayebi Storms Canada For Musical Tour

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Sahara Weekly Reports That Alhaja Aminat Babalola famously known as Omotayebi is a renowned and multiple awards winning Islamic singer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multiple awards Winning Islamic singer, Alhaja Aminat Omotayebi Storms Canada For Musical Tour

 

 

 

 

 

 

The good news reaching from Ila-Orangun born dance-hall and sonorous singer of God is that is set to storm Canada for musical tour slated for June 14, 2024.

 

According to the information made available to us, Iya Kekere Eko, as Omotayebi also called by her teeming fans would have her first show Tagged ‘Ileya Festival’ at Wesley Banquet Hall, 69 Milvan Dr, North York.

 

While taking to us, the highly creative and humble singer confirmed the tour, in her words, she said ‘ Yes, all my fans in Canada and other parts of Europe, Iya Kekere Eko is coming to Canada, Queen is coming, Agbomabiwon is coming to shake Canada with good music.

Get your shoes ready, because we are coming to give you the best of Islamic music.

For booking, call 4375667724, 4167008341 and 416835133.

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