Ibrahim Chatta, a Nigerian movie all-rounder, has shared some struggles of the make-believe world about his film village.
The film village is said to be situated in Oyo State and covers about 74 acres of land. It is comprised of indigenous-looking houses with drawings portraying the Yoruba cultural heritage.
It also has a stable for horses and other animals. In a video recording, Ibrahim noted that he has spent north of N1.4 billion to set up such a magnificent asset. He maintained that that amount is without grants or loans.
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The 54-year-old‘s revelation has captivated many social media users who have praised his dedication and resilience to his craft.
Chatta also noted that it took him about four years to complete the project, as he didn’t have the capital.
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Meanwhile, a video shared online by Nollywood actor and filmmaker Ibrahim Chatta of some white tourist who visited his massively impressive film village in Kwara state has gone viral.
In the trending clip, Ibrahim Chatta was seen taking the group around his film village and sharing stories of the great Oyo empire with them.
Netizens have reacted to the trending clip, hailing Ibrahim Chatta’s resilience and dedication to the Yoruba culture.
Source: Legit.ng