Nollywood veteran Wale Ojo has announced his latest directorial project, This is Not a Nollywood Movie, through an Instagram post on August 17, 2024. He wrote;
“Presenting my second directorial feature, ‘This is Not a Nollywood Movie.’ This satirical film is an explosive comedy that promises its way to your hearts through joy and laughter,” he wrote in the caption of the video.
“Don’t be fooled by the title, it’s tongue-in-cheek, it’s all about laughs cos I believe laughter is an orgasm of the heart and that is the purpose and the aim of this film,” the actor said in the video.
Ojo’s acting journey began in the UK with a role in the television series Othello as a child actor. He gained prominence in 1995 for his performance in The Hard Case.
In 2012, he earned the Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Actor due to his leading role in Phone Swap. He is also well-known for his role in the comedy series Meet the Adebanjos, which earned him a Best Actor in a Comedy nomination at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) in 2018.
Ojo has continued to make notable contributions to cinema, appearing in films such as Half of a Yellow Sun, Big Man, A Letter from Adam, When Love Happens, Ojukokoro, Lara and the Beat, and Breath of Life, the latter of which won him a Best Lead Actor award at this year’s AMVCA.
He is the founder of the New Nigeria Cinema project, which focuses on enhancing the quality and international reach of Nigerian films. Ojo is also an ardent supporter of education and the arts, frequently engaging in workshops and mentoring emerging talents.
This is Not a Nollywood Movie will feature performances by Hanks Anuku, Shatta Bandle, Broda Shaggi, and Boma Akpore.
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