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Odunlade Adekola Clinches First International Award for ‘Orisa’
The global accolades keep rolling in for Nollywood star Odunlade Adekola as he clinches his first international award for the cinema masterpiece, “Orisa.”
With joy, Odunlade took to his Instagram account to share this remarkable achievement. He expressed gratitude to the film’s exceptional cast and crew for their outstanding contributions and gave special thanks to the esteemed production house, Film One.
“Glory be to God! CONGRATULATIONS TO US! The first international AWARD for ORISA. Congratulations to all the cast and crew of this wonderful Movie ORISA. Thank you so much, I LOVE you all. And special thanks to @filmonestudios @filmoneng. Number 1 and still counting…”
In an Instagram post, Filmone lavished praise on Odunlade Adekola, commending his exceptional film that captured the hearts of viewers all across Africa. The victory was truly well-deserved, as per Filmone’s appraisal.
“Congratulations to the incredibly talented @odunomoadekola on a well-deserved victory at the Meta Awards! Your outstanding film has captured hearts across Africa, showcasing the power of storytelling and the brilliance of African cinema.”
It’s worth recalling that “Orisa” had already set cinema records during its run. As per an online post by the actor, the film grossed over 60 million naira within just two weeks of its launch.
The movie’s achievements include securing the number 1 spot for two consecutive weeks, making ‘Orisa’ the biggest indigenous film of 2023 and the most prominent Nollywood production of the year.
