Last night at KAP Film Village & Resort, I hosted a small party for some filmmakers who have been shooting here for the past 10 days.
It was important for me to celebrate them, especially the younger creatives among the team. Our industry grows stronger when we support one another, share knowledge, and create spaces where the next generation can thrive.
Film is not just about cameras and lights — it is about community, collaboration, and unity.
At KAP Film Village, we are building more than a location… we are building a home for African storytellers. @kapfilmvillageandresort
Here’s to more stories, more collaborations, and a stronger film family. 🎬✨ @kayodekasum@realyemisolade@ronkeoshodioke@odunomoadekola@toyin_abraham@realmercyaigbe@bolajiogunmola@_timini@kamo_state@mikeafolarin@tomike_a@kiitanbukola@_geepeey
#KapFilmVillage #AfricanCinema #Filmmakers #CreativeCommunity #UnityInFilm
I am a creative, I like to build and I mind my own business.
I am not in competition with anyone but Myself.
My name is Kunle Afolayan, I am a Filmmaker and I am a Nigerian 👌🏾
#kunleafolayan #africancinema #filmmaker #africancinema #nigerian #profile #citation
A clip from 'Nigeria: Culture in Transition' (filmed in 1963, but premiered in February 1964). This was an episode in the "World Theatre'' series of TV films sponsored by the Standard Oil of New Jersey Company [Esso] and directed by Bert Lawrence. It is an intriguing film with superb commentary by Wole Soyinka. In the clip provided here, Wole examines an Mbari House: the Shrine of Ala, the Igbo Earth goddess. Nearly half of the runtime features a performance of Wole Soyinka's play, “The Strong Breed." It also features Segun Olusola, who read an excerpt from Amos Tutuola's “The Palm Wine Drinkard." Other features include a filming of Duro Ladipo's "Oba Moro" in Oshogbo, a tribal dance to J.P Clark's "Agbor Dancer" poem, a talking drum demonstration in praise of Ògún, and an exhibition of sculptures. Christopher Okigbo's poem, "Watermaid," another example of modern Nigerian poetry, was read by Vinie Burrows and Earle Hyman. Drifting completely from Lawrence's original idea, Wole would take charge as lead writer to change what was intended as a piece of exotica.
The first film in the monthly TV series featured Britain, hosted by Sir Ralph Richardson. Nigeria was the second installment, hosted by Wole. The third in the series would air in March 1964 in a program titled, 'The Frozen Moment,' hosted by Japan's Sessue Hayakawa.
Wole Soyinka narrated/wrote/directed/featured in a number of TV films, plays. or documentaries in the 60s, though he spent about two years in the decade, in prison. His work includes a featurette on Kokoro (1960, WNTV), My Father's Burden (1960, WNTV), Joshua: A Nigerian Portrait (1963, CBC), Culture in Transition (1964, WOR-TV), Africa (1967, ABC, though this was used in the 1968 TV Film 'The Problem of Nigerian Unity'), among others. Credit/Thanks: Oludotun Oniyakuya, NY Times, National Archives, Oniwokuwo Archives, A.S. Gerard, Coley Gray, Nigerian Film Corporation.
The full Docu..
Before the Internet and social media!
Before the lights, the fame, and the applause… There were men who carried the weight of African storytelling on their backs. Men like Chief Hubert Ogunde and my father, Adeyemi Afolayan (Ade Love), Mose Olaiya, Duro Ladipo etc who dedicated their lives to the stage, the people, and the culture.
They created under difficult conditions, travelled from town to town, faced rejection, sacrifice, uncertainty and yet never stopped telling our stories. Their resilience built the foundation many of us stand today.
As I reflect on the journey of Herbert Ogunde through this documentary, I am reminded of how privileged I am to have witnessed that era through my father’s eyes and footsteps. I learnt discipline, courage, sacrifice and the true meaning of legacy from these great men.
Today, I carry that legacy with pride, responsibility and gratitude.
Not just to preserve the culture… but to continue pushing it forward for generations to come.
We stand on the shoulders of giants.
And for that, I remain forever grateful. 🎬🖤
Cc @owoboogunde
#africancinema #beforenollywood #travelingtheatre #theatre #filmmaker
Before the Internet and social media!
Before the lights, the fame, and the applause… There were men who carried the weight of African storytelling on their backs. Men like Chief Hubert Ogunde and my father, Adeyemi Afolayan (Ade Love), Mose Olaiya, Duro Ladipo etc who dedicated their lives to the stage, the people, and the culture.
They created under difficult conditions, travelled from town to town, faced rejection, sacrifice, uncertainty and yet never stopped telling our stories. Their resilience built the foundation many of us stand today.
As I reflect on the journey of Herbert Ogunde through this documentary, I am reminded of how privileged I am to have witnessed that era through my father’s eyes and footsteps. I learnt discipline, courage, sacrifice and the true meaning of legacy from these great men.
Today, I carry that legacy with pride, responsibility and gratitude.
Not just to preserve the culture… but to continue pushing it forward for generations to come.
We stand on the shoulders of giants.
And for that, I remain forever grateful. 🎬🖤
Cc @owoboogunde
#africancinema #beforenollywood #travelingtheatre #theatre #filmmaker
I had the pleasure of delivering the Keynote address at the Lagos Architects Forum 17.0 hosted by NIA Lagos @nialagos sharing insights on the powerful connection between architecture, space, and filmmaking.
From production design to cultural identity, the environments we create shape the stories we tell and the emotions audiences experience. Architecture does not simply frame a story, it becomes part of the narrative itself.
An inspiring day filled with meaningful conversations, innovative exhibitions, and creative exchange with brilliant minds across the industry.
One of the highlights of the day was the honour of receiving an award of excellence. I want to use this medium to say thank you for inviting me and for the honour🥂
A special thank you to my Egbon Architect, @theo_lawson , for sharing knowledge and inspiration over the years.
Because every great story needs a stage. 🎬
#nialagos #kunleafolayan #architecture #film #storytelling creativeindustry
A few days ago we had the pleasure of hosting the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria and the Danish delegation at our creative hub/ Cultural centre in Lagos Kap hub @kaphub_@afefeyeye_restaurantandbar@kapcinema
Great conversation amongst other things.
![A clip from 'Nigeria: Culture in Transition' (filmed in 1963, but premiered in February 1964). This was an episode in the "World Theatre'' series of TV films sponsored by the Standard Oil of New Jersey Company [Esso] and directed by Bert Lawrence. It is an intriguing film with superb commentary by Wole Soyinka. In the clip provided here, Wole examines an Mbari House: the Shrine of Ala, the Igbo Earth goddess. Nearly half of the runtime features a performance of Wole Soyinka's play, “The Strong Breed." It also features Segun Olusola, who read an excerpt from Amos Tutuola's “The Palm Wine Drinkard." Other features include a filming of Duro Ladipo's "Oba Moro" in Oshogbo, a tribal dance to J.P Clark's "Agbor Dancer" poem, a talking drum demonstration in praise of Ògún, and an exhibition of sculptures. Christopher Okigbo's poem, "Watermaid," another example of modern Nigerian poetry, was read by Vinie Burrows and Earle Hyman. Drifting completely from Lawrence's original idea, Wole would take charge as lead writer to change what was intended as a piece of exotica.The first film in the monthly TV series featured Britain, hosted by Sir Ralph Richardson. Nigeria was the second installment, hosted by Wole. The third in the series would air in March 1964 in a program titled, 'The Frozen Moment,' hosted by Japan's Sessue Hayakawa.Wole Soyinka narrated/wrote/directed/featured in a number of TV films, plays. or documentaries in the 60s, though he spent about two years in the decade, in prison. His work includes a featurette on Kokoro (1960, WNTV), My Father's Burden (1960, WNTV), Joshua: A Nigerian Portrait (1963, CBC), Culture in Transition (1964, WOR-TV), Africa (1967, ABC, though this was used in the 1968 TV Film 'The Problem of Nigerian Unity'), among others. Credit/Thanks: Oludotun Oniyakuya, NY Times, National Archives, Oniwokuwo Archives, A.S. Gerard, Coley Gray, Nigerian Film Corporation.](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727276946615853701027_0_0870c4849628566e8e7c5621211d959c.jpg?o=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&h=62c4f9c8f050608b3893b211732cc980)
