Kunle afolayan production Hosts Statewide Film Screenings Across Oyo State to Celebrate OYO@50

As part of the OYO@50 anniversary celebrations, Kunle Afolayan Productions (KAP) delivered a landmark statewide film screening across Oyo State on January 28, 2026.

The simultaneous screenings formed part of a weeklong programme of cultural activities marking 50 years of Oyo State.

Through cinema, the initiative encouraged community engagement, reflection, and shared identity.

Six Cities, One Celebration

On the same day and at the same time, KAP took cinema to six major towns across the state: Ibadan, Ogbomosho, Saki, Eruwa, Iseyin, and Oyo Town.

In each location, audiences watched carefully selected Nigerian classic films.

These films explored themes of resilience, heritage, and freedom, making them deeply relatable to local communities.

In Ibadan, KAP screened the iconic film Taxi Driver to a distinguished audience.

Notably, attendees included His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, former Ondo State Governor Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, Special Advisers, Permanent Secretaries, traditional leaders, industry veterans, and members of the public.

Meanwhile, audiences in Ogbomosho watched Kadara.

At the same time, Eruwa, Saki, Iseyin, and Oyo Town screened Ija Ominira, bringing powerful stories of struggle and liberation directly to grassroots audiences.

Strong Community Turnout and Traditional Leadership Presence

Across all locations, community members turned out in large numbers. Film lovers, youths, elders, and Kabiyesis (traditional rulers) gathered to experience cinema together.

As a result, the screenings reinforced film’s role as a shared cultural experience. More importantly, they highlighted its power to unite people across towns and generations.

Celebrating Oyo State Through Film

The initiative by KAP showed how storytelling can preserve history, spark dialogue, and strengthen community bonds.

Overall, the statewide screenings emerged as one of the standout cultural highlights of the OYO@50 celebrations. They also demonstrated how the creative industry can actively support state heritage, identity, and tourism.

As Oyo State marks 50 years of progress, the OYO@50 film screenings reminded audiences of one truth:
stories, especially African stories, remain central to how we remember the past, celebrate the present, and imagine the future.

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