Popular Nollywood actor has leads other Ogun state born actors on a courtesy visit to Ogun state governor Senator Ibikunle Amosun.
Veteran actor, Olu Jacobs
Under the platform of Ogun Indigenes Entertainment Professional Forum, veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs led other Ogun state born entertainers on a courtesy visit to Ogun state governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun on Wednesday, February 10, in Abeokuta.
Governor Amosun reportedly promised to work with members of the group towards developing the future generation of artistes in Nigeria, and also challenged the icons in the industry to come up with good and laudable ideas.
Ogun Indigenes Entertainment Professional Forum
The governor disclosed that Ogun state government is open to ideas that will develop the arts like film villages and major studio development in the state. He also thanked the entertainment industry for their support and active participation in activities marking the just celebrated 40th anniversary of the creation of Ogun State.
L-R Sir Shina Peters, actor Baba Legba, and another veteran actor
In their various remarks, some of the icons who spoke at the meeting commended the governor for his support and love for the entertainment industry. They also spoke about their plans to set up film Institutes and Center for Creative Arts Development among others.
L-R: Olu Jacobs, Jimi SOlanke and Tunde Kelani
Veteran film maker, Tunde Kelani while speaking on the establishment of the Film Institute, said: "Such projects are important in order to ensure that the icons are able to pass on their skills to the next generation."
Tunde Kelani and Sir Shina Peters
However, Afro juju musician Sir Shina Peters whose wife recently survived cancer in an interview speaks on how women dealt with him at a young age by introducing him to early sex.