Nollywood screen-diva, Omowunmi Dada, on her Instagram page, described her working experience with filmmaker, Tunde Kelani, as fulfilling.
In the post, Dada revealed how much admiration he has for Kelani from her secondary school days.
Expressing her enthusiasm for taking a role in the filmmaker’s forthcoming movie, the actress said it feels great to experience Kelani’s creative prowess, calm demeanor, and directorial charisma.
She wrote: My MAN CRUSH is “Baba mi” as I fondly call him. I grew up on all his films. He is that filmmaker I always looked forward to working with.
“I remember when I was in secondary school and for 6 years I literally passed in front of his office in Oshodi. I’d tell myself that someday I will work with Tunde Kelani and mainframe productions.
“I was certain, just didn’t know when. I met him years later but it wasn’t just time yet however he kept being an amazing father. When in 2017 he called me to play Sidi in “Sidi Ilujinle” I was super excited that night but schedule made it impossible as I was on JEMEJI.
“It hurt me badly then but I KNEW I would work with him. 3 years later #ayinlathemovie movie is happening and ohhhh I am experiencing the TUNDE KELANI himself. His creative prowess, his calm demeanor, and how he talk to you through the character. How he’s ever-smiling, funny, and energetic even when we youngsters are tired during midnight shoots.
“At 75, I literary ask him where he gets the energy from. I have never seen him angry even when touts are being silly.
“Most beautiful part, after every scene TK will come to you and whisper PRAYERS to your ears for minutes. Sometimes I’m moved to tears 😢.
God bless you Baba mi. You are really someone to emulate. Thank you for being a father indeed. E pe funwa. So fam, I spoke a future into existence, and here it is. SPEAK YOURS TODAY!!!
