Hey people, how are you all doing? Great I hope. You know I have been doing lots of interviews lately (even though my schedule is tight), well I am glad to introduce to you my interviewee *grammar* of the week and he is no other person that my co-host on #1 US Naija community radio Distinct Radio (based in Dallas Texas), but this time around we are here to talk about a new movie coming to your screen very soon. Let me allow you to hear it (or read it) from the horse’s mouth (horse’s pen or pencil)..lol. Read the interview and watch the movie trailer below…
Can we meet you please?
My name is Ola Ogunkoya a.k.a Double O, I am an actor, dancer, model, movie producer, writer, dance instructor and on air personality on TNI radio (I host a pidgin English show on the radio station every Friday) based in New York. I am also the President/CEO of Double O production and House of Dance Entertainment.
Can you please tell about your new movie, Majemu America (American Covenant)?
Majemu America (American Covenant) is a story of love, covenant, betrayal and destiny. The movie revolves around 3 major questions which are: (1) what is your covenant with God? (2) What is your covenant with people? (3) What is your covenant with yourself? You will find answers to these questions in the movie, and I know that everyone will be able to relate with the story line when they watch it. The movie is fully subtitled in English for the benefit of those who doesn’t understand the Yoruba language.
So is the story based on your personal experience or someone else’s?
The story is based on what I saw, what I was told and from an individual who shared his personal experience with me.
Is Majemu America your first official movie production?
Yes it’s my first official movie production.
Who and who did you feature in the movie?
The cast include but not limited to, my humble self Ola Ogunkoya, Said Balogun, Tai Balofin, Murphy Afolabi, Eniola Badmus, Razak Ajao Araosan, Funke Tanimola (lol..you of cause), Ranti Alore L’america, Lola Faduri (based in New York) and many more.
Have you featured in any other movie(s) aside Majemu America? if yes can you please name them?
Yes, I featured in The Chameleon, Heart Break by Sola Fosudo, Consequences, Scream, Oko Iyawo, Strange Ransom, Iwe Igbelu, Babalawo L’america, Petepete, Punch Rolla and so on
How did you start your journey into the acting world?
First of all, I’m a Theater Arts graduate so it’s to be expected. After my graduation, an opportunity came for me to travel abroad which I took, and when I got here I went to KD college of film in Dallas Texas and this has helped me to build my career. I started my career as an actor/writer/ here in the US and considering this is what I have always wanted to do, I’m right at home.
I know the movie premiere is coming up soon, can you tell people where to get the tickets and the premiere date(s) too?
The Dallas Texas premiere is coming on Saturday August 2nd, 2014. Double’ O’ Productions dance group will be performing live, standup comedy by, Don Manuel [naijamericana). Red carpet will commence by 5.00pm and After Party at Lola’s Lounge, in Irving Texas. Tickets are available at Asafo Market , Kemi’s Kitchen, Lola’s Lounge, Yemsade Restaurant and Yembol Kitchen, Southwest African market or http://www.eventbrite.com/e/majemu-america-tickets-12145556687
Other location(s) and date(s) include, Houston Texas premiere which comes up on August 8, 2014. New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Chicago, Atlanta, London and Nigeria premiere dates will be announced later.
Should we expect more movies from you after Majemu America (American Covenant)?
By the grace of God we are preparing to shoot the sequel during the winter time, so expect more movies from us soon.
Watch the trailer below…
