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Omoni Oboli: How I Traded Scripts for Film Roles and Became a Director
Omoni Oboli, a well-known actress and filmmaker, recently shared the story of her early struggles in the Nigerian film industry, revealing how she traded her scripts for acting roles when starting her career.
In a candid interview on Radionow FM, she opened up about the challenges she faced and what eventually inspired her shift from acting to directing.
Omoni explained that in the beginning, she was so eager to be part of the industry that she often accepted acting roles in exchange for her written scripts, instead of being paid.
Reflecting on those early experiences, she shared, “I would offer my scripts in return for a role in the movie.
I would tell them, don’t worry about paying me, just give me a part in the film.”
While this allowed her to secure acting jobs, she soon noticed that the final productions were not aligning with her creative vision.
As a screenwriter, Omoni described how she visualized the stories she wrote in vivid detail.
However, after watching the finished movies, she realized that the films often looked very different from what she had imagined.
She acknowledged that each director has their unique style, saying, “It’s not that the movies weren’t good, but no two directors will bring a script to life in the same way.”
This gap between her vision and the final product fueled her desire to take control of the stories she was creating.
Omoni’s determination to preserve the authenticity of her scripts pushed her to become a director herself.
She realized that the only way to ensure her stories had her personal touch was to oversee the filmmaking process from start to finish.
“If my stories are going to have my DNA, then I have to be the one directing them,” she explained.
Though the thought of transitioning from actress to director was daunting, Omoni’s confidence in her abilities propelled her forward.
She recounted telling herself, “Warri no dey carry last,” a popular saying in Nigerian Pidgin that means people from Warri, her hometown, never back down from a challenge.
This motivated her to believe that she could succeed as a director. Determined to improve her skills, Omoni began studying the directors she worked with while on set, closely observing their techniques.
In addition to learning through observation, she recognized the need for formal training.
To strengthen her craft, Omoni enrolled in a short course at the prestigious New York Film Academy, where she gained deeper insights into the world of directing.
Her journey from trading scripts for acting roles to becoming a successful director is a testament to her resilience and dedication to mastering her craft.
Fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will have to wait a bit longer for the next movie. The sequel to the popular 2023 animated film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2, has been delayed. It was originally set to come out on October 9, 2026, but now the release date has been pushed back to September 17, 2027.
The delay is mainly due to hold-ups in the animation production process. While this is disappointing, it’s a common challenge when making high-quality animated films. The studio behind the movie, Paramount Pictures, has also shifted other big releases around the same time, including The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender, which moved from early 2026 to late 2026.
Jeff Rowe, who directed the first Mutant Mayhem, is coming back to lead this sequel. He’ll be joined by co-directors Kyler Spears and Yashar Kassai. The story is expected to focus more on the villain Shredder, who made a dramatic appearance at the end of the first movie. Rowe described the sequel as a “villain-forward” story, promising a darker and more intense look at the Turtles’ greatest enemy.
The voice cast from the first movie will also return, including Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, and Brady Noon as the four Ninja Turtles.
The production team includes Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, who are once again producing the film through their company, Point Grey Pictures.
To keep fans entertained while they wait, Paramount has launched Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, an animated series that connects the first movie with the upcoming sequel. The first season premiered on Paramount+ in August 2024, with a second season expected later this year.
Though the wait is longer than anyone hoped, this delay shows that the studio is focused on making sure the next Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film meets the high standards fans expect. Until then, viewers can enjoy the adventures in the Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series as they count down the months until the Turtles’ return to theaters in 2027.
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Weekend Vibes: Unwind This Saturday with Throwback Playlist Featuring Usher’s Most Iconic Hits
Welcome back to the weekend! It’s Saturday again — the perfect day to unwind after a stressful week. And what better way to relax than with a beautiful musical background? Let’s add a hint of nostalgia to that soundtrack. Today, we’ll be focusing on American singer and dancer, Usher.
Here is a list of Usher’s top 10 popular songs:
- Yeah
- OMG
- U Got it bad
- Burn
- Climax
- Nice & Slow
- Love In This Club
- DJ Got Us Falling In Love
- My Boo
- Good Kisser
Nollywood Actress Priscilla Ojo gains attention from the public as she shares a video on social media.
In the video the actress looked stunning as usual and it seemed like a new brand deal. It can be recalled that the actress recently got married to her partner, Juma Jux and has been a mix of active and lowkey.
Amid the post, fans speculated once again that the actress must be pregnant. This isn’t the first time, the rumor started out right after the wedding.
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