- Safiu Kehinde
Nigerian filmmaker and Best of Nollywood Awards founder, Seun Oloketuyi, is set to host some of Lagos’ bigwigs and respected figures at the unveiling of his new book.
Making Movies the Nollywood Way, the latest work of Oloketuyi is billed to unveiled at the University of Lagos on Sunday 7th of September.
As contained in a statement made available to NPO Reports, some of the dignitaries confirmed for the event include respected lawyer and former Lagos State commissioner, Muiz Banire (SAN); Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Moji Ojora Meranda; Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab; Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka; NIHOTOUR Director-General, Abisoye Fagade.
Beyond supporting Oloketuyi’s literary effort, their attendance is also set to serve as an endorsement of Nollywood’s cultural and economic importance.
Making Movies the Nollywood Way, according to the statement, is a coffee-table style book that offers a deep dive into the workings of Nigeria’s film industry.
It combines the author’s reflections with the voices of 21 leading Nollywood figures, including Ọpa Williams, Wale Adenuga, and Emem Isong, who share their professional experiences, triumphs, and challenges.
Speaking on the forthcoming unveiling, Oloketuyi described the project as a labour of love aimed at educating, inspiring, and preserving the unique Nollywood filmmaking process.
“This book is not just about film; it’s about telling our stories, our struggles, and our successes in a way that resonates with both practitioners and lovers of cinema,” he said.
The event will feature a public reading, a discussion session, and interactions with Nollywood veterans as well as students of the University of Lagos.
It is expected to provide an engaging platform for knowledge exchange between industry insiders and aspiring filmmakers.
With the presence of prominent personalities such as Banire, Ojora, Wahab, and Benson-Awoyinka, the unveiling is projected to be both a cultural milestone and a high-profile gathering that underscores Nollywood’s standing as one of the world’s most dynamic film industries.