'Ayinla' Star Adedimeji Lateef Shares Lessons Learned From Making The Film

Ahead of the official premiere of the highly-anticipated film Ayinla, lead star Adedimeji Lateef has shared the lessons he learned while preparing to play the protagonist in Tunde Kelani's latest movie.

Speaking via his Twitter handle on Wednesday, the award-winning star said he wanted to whet the appetite of fans before the film's arrival on Friday, June 18, 2021.

Lateef said that when he got the movie brief, he wondered how he would be able to delve into the musical part, hinting that playing a character who was known to project Akpala music was a daunting task.

He said, "I was going to wait for everyone to see it before I do this, but I also saw a need to whet your appetite ahead of the Friday cinema release, so shall we?

"I totally agree that in the process of learning too many things at the same time, we lose track of our main calling, but in the world of today, you can't survive on just one niche...

"When Ayinla brief came, I wondered how I'd sink into the musical part, make no mistakes, I love music, been flirting with music for a while, but Apala music? E choke small...

Adedimeji Lateef and director Tunde Kelani on the set of AYINLA | Image Source: Instagram

"Versatility, ability to master flexibility without losing track of your niche, in our respective worlds, I encourage us to learn a thing or two about other fields too, it will come handy one day.

"Life comes too fast and you don't know where you'll find yourself someday, most employers are looking for people who can add more values than one, even in relationships, what are you bringing to the table? I learned versatility on this project and it will forever be a part of me...

"To be continued... Because it is what it is. Ayinla in cinemas on 18th."