Mrs Ibukun Awosika, Nigeria’s boardroom guru, Pastor and Chairman of First Bank Nigeria Limited is set to make her Nollywood debut in ‘Citation.’
‘Citation’ is a soon to be released movie directed by actor and filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan. Written by Tunde Babalola, it seeks to further expose the prevalence of sexual harassment in Nigeria’s higher institution of learning.
Awosika gave the information about her role on her social media handles on Monday, 1st September.
Describing her entry into the film industry, she said that “it is a great adventure and a risk worth taking.” She added that it will further boost her fight against female stereotyping in the society.
According to her,
“It is not in all situations ,that we get a chance to do more than talk ,about an issue that we are passionate about. The challenges that the female gender faces in her pursuit to be her best is multi dimensional.
“When great institutions all come together, with an award winning producer to take on a global issue, it seemed like a good risk worth taking as well as a great adventure into a field I had never experienced. Real respect for the players of the field. Don’t judge a man’s job until you have walked in his shoes.
“Nigeria is truly blessed to have so many great professionals. The potential for the sector to create jobs and add to economic growth is without question.
“I enjoyed the experience and I thank all those who made it fun for me!
“Wakanda forever😃!
“CITATION is a definite must see!!”
An excited Afolayan made a joke of Awosika’s inclusion among the actors. According to him,
“A lot of people have been asking me WHY Dr. Mrs Ibukun Awosika.
The truth is, She appeared in my dream where I saw her play the role.
The power of dreams shey 🤷🏽♂️🙏🏾”
He said that the film has been in production since 2018 with the first private screening at the Obafemi Awolowo University. Ibukun Awosika is coincidentally, an alumnus of the University.
Other prominent first time actors in Citation include Temi, daughter of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola.
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