Veteran movie marketer Akeem Olatunji Balogun, popularly known as Olasco Films, has described actors Okunnu and Austin Emmanuel as ingrates.
Olasco made the remarks while responding to allegations levelled against him by the actors during recent interviews.
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New Daily Prime recalls that Okunnu recently called out Olasco Films over a movie produced for him about 16 years ago. The actor accused the marketer of withholding all proceeds from the project, stating, “I haven’t forgiven Olasco.”
The accusation followed earlier claims by Austin Emmanuel, who alleged that Olasco Films and his associate, Toymax Films, blacklisted him in the industry.
Austin, who has been largely absent from the screen in recent years, also accused Toymax of having an affair with his girlfriend, Aisha Raji.
Reacting in an interview with actor Tunde Ola-Yusuf, Olasco dismissed the allegations and criticised both actors.
He stated that he gave Okunnu ₦2 million to produce the film in question, noting that production costs at the time ranged between ₦700,000 and ₦1 million.
“Okunnu is like a blind man using a walking stick, and when he regained his sight, he threw away the walking stick that was guiding him. That’s who he is, for him to say he worked for me without pay. Okunnu collected ₦2 million from me to produce the movie 16 years ago,” he said.
Addressing Austin Emmanuel’s claims, Olasco alleged that the actor was seeking attention.
“Austin Emmanuel wants to trend with my name. I assisted him in promoting the movie that made him famous through my platforms, so he’s an ingrate,” he added.
The dispute has further stirred conversations within the Yoruba movie industry, as both sides continue to exchange accusations.
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