The Ayinla biopic will star actor, Lateef Adedimeji as the late apala musician.
The ‘Ayinla’ biopic trailer has been released.
Nigerian filmmaker, Tunde Kelani, has directed a film based on the life and times of the late Àpàlà musician, Ayinla Yusuf, popularly known as Ayinla Omowura.
Produced by Jade Osiberu, the film will follow the tragically short but impactful musical career of the legendary Apala music star.
The trailer shows off the film’s star-studded cast; Kunle Afolayan, Bimbo Manuel, Bimbo Ademoye, Ade Laoye while Omowunmi Dada and Adedimeji Lateef play principal characters.
Unveiling the trailer, Osiberu wrote on Instagram, “Greoh Studios is very proud to partner with legendary filmmaker, Tunde Kelani to bring you this masterpiece inspired by the life and times of Ayinla, Omowura.”
Distributed by FilmOne, ‘Ayinla’ has been confirmed for a June 18 nationwide release.