Nollywood’s ‘The Exco’ Is a Protest Against Failed Leadership
Nollywood producer Seun Oloketuyi has stated that his upcoming political movie, 'The Exco,' is his personal form of protest against leadership failure in Nigeria. Speaking on a national television program, Oloketuyi explained that while some Nigerians protest on the streets or social media, he uses filmmaking to tell the truth about the country's political and social realities. “I tell people that this is how I intend to protest how our country is in terms of leadership,” he said. “This is the power that I have—to tell our story.” Oloketuyi clarified that the film reflects the complex relationship between citizens, politicians, and governance. He argued that Nigeria's problems are not solely caused by bad leaders but also by the citizens who enable them. “The problem is not only with the leadership; it’s with all of us,” he stated. “People who collect […]