Fun, as Omiran premiere in London

It was fan fare galore in London recently at the premiere of the new movie, Omiran, (Giant), produced by wave-making actress, Tolulope Oke.

The premiere which held at Planet Nollywood in Camberwell Green, south east London saw Oke and the star actor of the movie, Femi Adebayo, being the cynosure of all eyes.

The high class event was attended by the cream de la cream of the London social circuit and Oke was highly elated by the massive turnout and the success of the event.

According to her, this feat surpassed her previous records when she premiered two of her previous movies, Bi Ala and Adun in London in 2012 and 2014 consecutively.

“The Nigerian community in the UK turned out en masse to support me at this premiere,” she said. “The turnout was so impressive and I was so overwhelmed by the support of movie fans in the UK. The acceptance for the movie was so awesome and I am grateful.”

She stated that the premiere was organized by her production outfit, Edge 17 Productions, with support from Naija FM Station, Godfather Promotion and Ben TV, London.

Highly ecstatic, Oke disclosed that the event would remain a reference point for its uniqueness, success and massive support.

Omiran stars notable names in Nollywood including Adebayo, Rose Odika, Funsho Adeolu, Muyideen Oladapo and Oke.

According to Oke, the movie is an adaptation of a real life experience and it explores the theme of love and integrity. It was shot in cosmopolitan settings in Ibadan, Nigeria.

ROC-Raphael Olakunle-Collins (Adebayo) is a die-hard drug baron who puts up a front to evade the searchlight of the law. His love affair with Ayinke, (Oke), proves to be his Achilles heel and he tries desperately to keep his head above troubled-water as the plot thickens.

Oke has several movies to her credit and the four productions from her stable include Bi Ala, Adun, Home Sick and Omiran. She is a University of Lagos sociology graduate who further honed her acting craft with a diploma in Dramatic Art from the Obafemi Awolowo University.

Her brilliant performances in Dazzling Mirage directed by veteran film maker Tunde Kelani and Zone 222, an M-Net TV series directed by Rogers Ofime, as well as Bi Ala and Adun remain indelible in people’s minds.