Resurrection of MKO

Ose Oyamendan: Unveiling the man behind the Abiola story
By Beifoh Osewele
The national premiere of MKO at the newly refurbished National Theatre, Lagos, brought President Bola Tinubu, governors, ministers, diplomats and media figures together around Ose Oyamendan’s work, a rare feat for a filmmaker.
MKO required almost 13 years and more than $1 million, with debts remaining as the film reached its audience.
“We have a film we do not own because we had to mortgage it to gap financiers just to complete it,” Ose disclosed, illustrating the considerable sacrifices behind its completion.
 

 
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