Ooni of Ife, foremost Yoruba traditional ruler acts in Hollywood movie
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has made his acting debut in a Hollywood movie titled ‘Take Me Home’, a film shot in the Hollywood Studios in California, United States of America (USA), and played a unique role.
Penpushing reports that the monarch (Ọjájá II), made a cameo appearance and played a unique role that befits his throne as the custodian of Yorubaland and brings royalty, honour and authority into the make-believe industry.
The producer of the film and award-winning filmmaker Dotun Taylor said the first class monarch played himself in the new movie which highlights the essence of the culture and tradition of the Yoruba race to the western world.
Penpushing further reports that Taylor who is also a Broadcaster and Cultural Ambassador stated that the movie is set around the quest for originality and one’s roots., and it’s led to the character’s diverse questions about the status quo and the need to take action in discovering destiny.
“Oba Adeyeye, the 51st Ooni of Ife, epitomises the source of the Yoruba kingdom, which historically is Ile-Ife, which plays out in the movie ‘Take Me Home’ in a thought-provoking manner’, the producer emphasized
Penpushing also reports that the producer added that the horror comedy movie would draw movie lovers at home and abroad to reflect on their state of affairs, stressing that in an impressive cast mix, the film featured Hollywood actors like Dave Sheridan, Amber Rivette, Felissa Rose, and Meji Black.
The producer disclosed that other Nigerian Nollywood actors in the film include Abdullateef Adedimeji and Bayo Bankole (Boy Alinco), adding that the movie is laced with African cultural narratives- mystery, courage, and self-belief.
Penpushing reports that the movie is a story of an American family stuck in Pandora’s Box when their daughter gets possessed after wearing an African masquerade costume stolen during a tour in Ile-Ife, and in a bid to save their daughter’s life, the entire family gets into trouble following the promises of two African immigrants.
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