Classic Yoruba Film “Ti Oluwa Nile” to be Transformed into Stage Production 

Classic Yoruba Film “Ti Oluwa Nile” to be Transformed into Stage Production ....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The iconic Yoruba movie “Ti Oluwa Nile,” penned by veteran actor and producer, Alhaji Kareem Adepoju, popularly known as Baba Wande, in 1987, is slated for adaptation into a stage play with the backing of the international cultural organization, Aroba Groove…..CONTINUE READING

This groundbreaking endeavor marks what is arguably the first instance in Nollywood history of a film-scripted narrative being reimagined for the stage.

Originally directed in 1993 by the renowned veteran filmmaker Tunde Kelani, “Ti Oluwa Nile” narrates the tale of two individuals who collude with a corrupt chief to unlawfully sell ancestral land to an oil company for personal gain. Their deception, however, meets fierce resistance from the community and the intervention of the oracle, embodying the land’s sacred deities. As the true ownership of the land is unveiled and repercussions ensue, the chief finds himself ensnared in a labyrinth of challenges that test his destiny and traditional status, culminating in a climactic confrontation that will determine his ultimate fate.

The stage adaptation, rechristened “Asiyanbi: Ti Oluwa Ni Ile,” is helmed by executive producer Oladotun Taylor and directed by Ropo Ewenla.

“I was initially taken aback when approached about the project, although I acknowledge that creativity knows no bounds, but this caught me off guard, sincerely. Since then, it has been an exhilarating journey, witnessing the level of creativity, the caliber of the team, and the cast and crew assembled by the producers. I can assure Nigerians and the world that it’s a redefined ‘Ti Oluwa Nile’ experience. It’s an experience that I believe everyone should witness, and being the inaugural director of such a project fills me with pride,” remarked Ewenla.

Expressing his delight at the stage adaptation, Baba Wande remarked, “This is a historic project. Although I am the custodian of the story, I must confess that I am more than grateful to be part of this project. To the best of my knowledge and experience, this is the first instance in this country where I am witnessing a story adapted from film to stage play. I have neither seen nor heard of such in this domain before. I commend the originators and producers of this project for their ingenuity. I am thrilled to be part of it in my lifetime, and I wholeheartedly support it