Award-winning actor and producer Lateef Adedimeji shared insights into the creative choices he made alongside his wife, MoBimpe, who serves as the executive producer of their film Lisabi.
During a recent interview on Nollywood on Radio, Adedimeji discussed the collaborative decisions he and his wife made for the film, highlighting their strong partnership both on and off screen.
Adedimeji revealed that selecting Mr. Macaroni for the character of Sokenu and Ibrahim Chatta for Olori Ilari was a planned decision.
In a recent interview on ‘Nollywood on Radio,’ Adedimeji mentioned that selecting Adebowale Adebayo, known as Mr. Macaroni, for the role of Sokenu and Ibrahim Chatta for Olori Ilari was a deliberate decision.
He noted that from the beginning of the script’s development, he had envisioned Ibrahim Chatta for the part, as his research indicated that no one else could portray the character as well.
MoBimpe mentioned that she has always wanted to collaborate with Chatta, and her role in ‘Lisabi’ made that dream a reality.
Adedimeji shared that casting Mr. Macaroni as Sokenu, Lisabi’s best friend, was an obvious choice because they have great chemistry on screen.
He pointed out that since they met while filming ‘Ayinla,’ where they played close roles, they have become very close friends, which enhances the connection between their characters in the film.
Supporting her husband’s point, MoBimpe added that Mr. Macaroni is not just a co-actor but also a good friend of her husband, which was evident when he served as the best man at their wedding.
In other news, A Nigerian woman elicited a strong response after she was seen weeping following the conclusion of her nine-month relationship with her boyfriend.
In a video posted on her TikTok account, she appeared to be in significant distress, with tears flowing down her cheeks as a poignant song played in the background.
The video included a caption stating, “9 months relationship is gone,” which offered insight into her emotional turmoil.
As the video gained traction online, numerous concerned viewers took to the comments section to share their opinions and offer their support.