By Dayo Johnson, Akure

Over 600 Nollywood Actors will converge on Akure, the Ondo state capital, for the production of a movie entitled “Apaara” by Damilare Adebayo and Sunday Alabi Osibata.

The actors, include, Ibrahim Chatta, Bimbo Adeboye, Yemi Shodimu, Antar Laniyan, Bolaji Amusan (Mr Latin), Bimbo Oshin, Iyabo Ojo, Muyiwa Ademola, Jigan Baba Oja and host of others.

Speaking while unveiling the logo and artwork for the new film, a director of the project and popular Nollywood star, Emperor Damola Olatunji, said the film was set to correct the ills of the society.

Olatunji who lauded the producer of the film, said his personality as a young man attracted him to work with him.

 According to him, ” l am attracted by the storyline and characters in “Apaara”

He expressed optimism that the film will challenge the norm that only big names can produce a winning film.

“Apara is here to correct ills in the society. It is a world class project that will stand out to defend itself.

“All we need is your support and  encouragements. The multi million naira project will among others boost economic activities in the state as well as provide meals for families on set.

Olatunji commended the state government creating an enabling environment for talent and creativity in the state, saying the state government has been priority to the security of lives and property.

According to him, over 600 actors will feature in Apaara, the first ever blockbuster cinematographic film which will be shot in the state.

” All is now set for the shooting of the first ever cinematographic film titled: “Apaara” in the state”

Also speaking, the National President of Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (FIBAN), Taiwo Adebayo-Gold, said it is the first time Ondo state will be playing host to Nollywood star in a blockbuster cinematographic film.

 Adebayo who said Ondo State is indeed blessed and endowed with great potentials further noted that the shooting of the film will be the largest ever in the history of the state.

While endorsing the project, Comrade Adebayo described the film as a milestone achievement going by the precedents laid by the likes of late Biodun Ibitola of REMDEL.

He also congratulated Comrade Osibata under whose leadership, fresh air is being injected into the industry after years of running at the lowest ebb since the death of Ibitola.

Also speaking on the project, the Executive Producer, Mr. Damilare Adebayo, the CEO of  Modern Star Investment Ltd, said he was inspired by the script which will bring a captivating story to life and provoke actions.

He also assured that a team made up of visionary professionals and directors are on ground to ensure a perfect shoot and delivery of the project.

Giving his own remarks, Comrade Sunday Alabi Osibata, Assistant National General Secretary (TAMPAN) and Line Producer/Director said “Apaara” is one project he holds dearly to heart as it explores the depth of human spirit.

According to him, the language film is set in south western Nigeria and enriched with a captivating storyline.

He also used the opportunity to call for the support of the press and other well meaning Nigerians towards the success of the project.

In a separate remark, the State Governor, Ondo State Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) Bashorun Aderemi Kamala, lauder the team under the leadership of Comrade Sunday Alabi Osibata for bringing Ondo State to the world.

The major high point of the event however is the  unveiling of the logo, the artwork as well as the social media handles which include apaara_themovie on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and apaarathemovie on Facebook.