{"id":11053,"date":"2026-02-02T20:41:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T20:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kaphubnews.com\/?p=11053"},"modified":"2026-02-02T20:41:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T20:41:47","slug":"oyo-50-kap-film-screenings-oyo-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kaphubnews.com\/?p=11053","title":{"rendered":"Kunle afolayan production Hosts Statewide Film Screenings Across Oyo State to Celebrate OYO@50"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The simultaneous screenings formed part of a weeklong programme of cultural activities marking 50 years of Oyo State. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through cinema, the initiative encouraged community engagement, reflection, and shared identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Six Cities, One Celebration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On the same day and at the same time, KAP took cinema to six major towns<\/strong> across the state: Ibadan, Ogbomosho, Saki, Eruwa, Iseyin, and Oyo Town<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In each location, audiences watched carefully selected Nigerian classic films. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These films explored themes of resilience, heritage, and freedom, making them deeply relatable to local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In Ibadan<\/strong>, KAP screened the iconic film Taxi Driver<\/em> to a distinguished audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Meanwhile, audiences in Ogbomosho<\/strong> watched Kadara<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At the same time, Eruwa, Saki, Iseyin, and Oyo Town<\/strong> screened Ija Ominira<\/em>, bringing powerful stories of struggle and liberation directly to grassroots audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strong Community Turnout and Traditional Leadership Presence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Across all locations, community members turned out in large numbers. Film lovers, youths, elders, and Kabiyesis (traditional rulers)<\/strong> gathered to experience cinema together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As a result, the screenings reinforced film\u2019s role as a shared cultural experience. More importantly, they highlighted its power to unite people across towns and generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating Oyo State Through Film<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The initiative by KAP showed how storytelling can preserve history, spark dialogue, and strengthen community bonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow @kunleafo for more updates<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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. 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