The Story⚡

Iyabo Ojo, renowned Nollywood actress, proudly announces her entry into cinema blockbuster space with the Indigenous feature film, Labake Olododo.

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Iyabo Ojo is leaping into the box office section of the Nigerian film industry as she begins principal photography of the film Labake Olododo.

Labake Olododo is a Nollywood Indigenous story that explores deep themes of truth, faith, societal norms, and personal redemption.

Tayo Faniran, Muyiwa Ademola, Ibrahim Chatta, Bimbo Akintola, Omotoyosi, Layole Oyatogun, Lololade Okunsanya, Ayo Mogaji, Nkechi Blessing, Fola Tinubu, Toyin Abraham, Fathia Balogun, Abeni Agbon, Broda Shaggi, Femi Adebayo are confined as cast.

Iyabo Ojo whose journey as a Nollywood filmmaker spans over many decades, wears multiple hats in this production as the director and producer. She’s not only significant in Nollywood but also one of the most recognized Yoruba actresses who explored diverse genres, pushing for more quality narratives that reflect the richness of Yoruba culture and language.

In a recent social media post, Iyabo Ojo expressed her excitement about the project, describing Labake Olododo as a passion project that has been years in the making. “This story is close to my heart. It’s a film about truth, faith, and the consequences of our choices,” Iyabo said in a caption.

Tangent

The Nigerian film industry, particularly the Yoruba sector, is witnessing a significant shift in its power dynamics. Veteran Yoruba actresses are increasingly taking the reins, producing and starring in box-office titles that are redefining the landscape of Nollywood. Eniola Ajao, Mercy Aigbe, Wumi Toriola, and Jaiyeola Kuti are some of the leading ladies spearheading this revolution. Their productions have not only garnered Popularity acclaim but also achieved decent commercial success.

How the number of box office releases increases from Yoruba actresses will be interesting to observe.

In Summary

Labake Olododo is set for a 2025 Q1 release and Nigerians cannot wait to see what Iyabo Ojo has for them.

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