The longstanding feud between veteran actor, Kareem Adepoju, aka Baba Wande; and legendary filmmaker, Tunde Kelani, of Mainframe Productions, has been resolved, due to the efforts of a filmmaker, Oladotun Taylor.
The decades-long dispute between each events is claimed to have stemmed from the cost of royalties from the enduring film, Ti Oluwa Ni Ile.
Taylor, who owns Aroba Groove Restricted, is believed to have enlisted the assistance of the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in attaining the truce.
Taylor, who can also be the Asoju Asa Oodua to the Ooni of Ife, went with some delegates from the palace to go to Kelani at his Abeokuta, Ogun State, house to bury the hatchet.
Taylor additionally famous that the reconciliation will make sure the seamless production of a stage play titled, Asiyanbi ti Oluwa Ni Ile— an adaptation of Ti Oluwa Ni Ile, which was initially launched in 1993.
Commending each veteran entertainers for his or her willingness to place apart their variations, Taylor mentioned, “Their actions display the significance of inter-generational collaboration, guaranteeing a seamless switch of information and values between the previous guard and the following technology. By working collectively, we are able to keep away from misunderstandings and misaligned efforts, in the end driving progress and improvement within the leisure business.”
On his half, Baba Wande mentioned, “Tunde Kelani is my good friend, and we’ll proceed to work collectively for the expansion of our beloved business, and Yorubaland normally. This peace initiative is a reminder that our work is appreciated, and we’re being watched. I thank the Ooni for his intervention, and guarantee him of my help to the crew representing Ti Oluwa Ni Ile.
Taylor additionally famous that he goals to revive the basic story by a groundbreaking stage production, promising an exhilarating and revolutionary theatrical expertise. He mentioned, “The fascinating stage play, Asiyanbi, is ready to captivate audiences in main cities, together with London, Birmingham, Liverpool, and others in the UK within the coming months.