Tobi Bakre, the lead actor in Africa Magic’s new crime series, ‘Slum King,’ stated that this production was his most challenging project as an actor.
During a preview event for “Slum King” in Lagos, Bakre revealed that the production was grueling.
He had to read through the Bible as his script and shoot continuously for two months. It was unlike any other movie he had previously been involved in.
He said:
“This is my most challenging project so far, the first time I was given a Bible to read as my script but I’m proud and confident to be part of this. Africa Magic, you created greatness, thank you.
“Delivering my role was very hectic in Slum King, this was a longer project, we shot for two months, every day doing a lot of work which was emotionally and mentally sapping but as a professional, I ensured I delivered my role appropriately.
“I acted as Edafe, a young guy who had to go through unfortunate circumstances, losing his parents and entire family at a very young age and life just changed in a twinkle of an eye,” he said.
Tobi Bakre expressed his self-driven nature and optimism about becoming one of the greatest actors in Nollywood.
He also spoke highly of his colleague on the project, Olarotimi Fakunle, who played the role of Bale, describing him as a great and amazing actor.
He said:
“Olarotimi is a great actor, one of the best actors I have worked with to date. He is amazing and he is an open book, he is ready to teach and I feel even beyond acting, he should be a producer, director and lecturer when it comes to this space of acting.
“We had a brotherly interpersonal relationship, I learnt a lot from him and he is also humbly open to learn too,” he said.
Commenting on the morals the series relayed, Bakre said, “I’ve learnt a lot of life lessons stepping into the shoes of Maje, as we are all victims of our circumstances and what becomes important are the decisions we make when trying to get out of them.
“The people you see on the streets are also human beings, collectively, we can work together to build a better community for ourselves.
“And generally, we should all spread love and empathise with one another.”