Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has come out to celebrate Ogun State’s 50th anniversary. He recently reflected on the state’s heritage, culture and his personal connection, and fans have been reacting.
According to him, as a Prince in Abeokuta land, he is completely proud of his great lineage and the deep cultural roots that Ogun State has to offer.
Lateef added that he’ll keep portraying iconic roles in movies to honour the stories that define the state’s identity.
His words, “Ogun State at 50 exemplifies a rich blend of heritage, culture, and progress, truly embodying the spirit of a gateway to Nigeria and Africa’s excellence. As a Prince of Agura Kingdom in Abeokuta Egba land, I carry the pride of this great lineage and the deep cultural roots that continue to inspire unity and advancement across the state.
My education from one of Ogun’s foremost tertiary institutions has further equipped me to contribute meaningfully to this legacy.
Portraying iconic roles in films like AYINLA and LISABI, which celebrate Ogun’s legendary figures, allows me to honour and share the stories that define our identity. Ogun State’s position as a gateway underscores its pivotal role in shaping not only Nigeria’s but Africa’s path to excellence, innovation, and cultural richness.
Congratulations to all proud sons and daughters of Ogun. Congratulations to our beloved Governor, dapoabiodunmfr. Together, we look forward to a future filled with continued growth and greatness for our great state.”
WOW.
Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term dates back to the early 2000s, traced to an article in The New York Times. Due to the history of evolving meanings and contexts, there is no clear or agreed-upon definition for the term, which has made it a subject to several controversies.
The origin of the term “Nollywood” remains unclear; Jonathan Haynes traced the earliest usage of the word to a 2002 article by Matt Steinglass in the New York Times, where it was used to describe Nigerian cinema.
Charles Igwe noted that Norimitsu Onishi also used the name in a September 2002 article he wrote for the New York Times. The term continues to be used in the media to refer to the Nigerian film industry, with its definition later assumed to be a portmanteau of the words “Nigeria” and “Hollywood”, the American major film hub.
Film-making in Nigeria is divided largely along regional, and marginally ethnic and religious lines. Thus, there are distinct film industries – each seeking to portray the concern of the particular section and ethnicity it represents. However, there is the English-language film industry which is a melting pot for filmmaking and filmmakers from most of the regional industries.
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