Nollywood legend Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) has advised comedian-turned-filmmaker, Basketmouth to seek advice from professionals in the field as he gets ready to release his debut movie, “A Ghetto Love Story.”
In a video on Instagram, RMD congratulated Basketmouth on his bold move, emphasising that filmmaking requires more than raw talent.
RMD stressed the need for Basketmouth to leverage on the expertise of those in the industry already in addition to the filmmaking skill.
He recommended collaborating with established filmmakers, including Funke Akindele, Mo Abudu, AY Makun and Kunle Afolayan as industry heavyweights worth seeking out.
RMD said: “Congratulations on your new film ‘A Ghetto Love Story’. I say make I call you, hail you first and then give you advice. You know you are entering a place where people have already established. Hold ground.
“When you enter, go find people wey hold ground. People wey dey control the whole area. All of them like Funke Akindele, Mo Abudu, AY, Kunle Afolayan and other people wey dey do film well. Wey be oga. Call them.
“Tell them you want to know one or two things. Comedy with Buchi fit work, but that na after you don pay respect to people wey hold ground.”
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