The Esama of Benin kingdom, Chief
Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion has encouraged film makers and producers
across the country to take advantage of the historical sites and
serene atmosphere that pervades the ancient town of Okada to shoot
their films.
The octogenarian business mogul made
the passionate appeal recently, when the cast and crew of Lancelot
Imasuen's latest flick, 'Family First' paid him a courtesy visit
after the premiering of the movie on the campus as part of activities
marking the 20th anniversary of the Igbinedion University, Okada.
Esema, who was excited receiving the
entourage at his palatial country home, said Okada is home to many
historical sites that can be used as movie locations.
'We have a forest that nobody has
tampered with. Also, we have more historical sites here than
anywhere else. I have seen what you people are doing in Asaba. I
implore you to come and shoot their films,” he said.
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