Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed his support for actor and filmmaker, Lateef Adedimeji’s latest project, Lisabi, a historical movie showcasing the state’s rich cultural heritage.
Adedimeji, accompanied by his wife Mo Bimpe, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Abiodun at the state house, ahead of the film’s premiere.
Governor Abiodun praised Adedimeji’s passion on his social media page for highlighting Ogun State’s history, saying, “We were honoured to host @TheDimejiLateef and his wife @Mobimpeoyebade as he prepares for the premiere of his historical movie Lisabi in Ogun state.
The film celebrates the legacy of Lisabi, a legendary Egbaland warrior. We extend our full support and wish him continued success as a proud ambassador of Ogun state.”
Abiodun in another post, wrote: “We had the pleasure of receiving @TheDimejiLateef, an actor, filmmaker, and content creator, during his courtesy visit as he prepares for the premiere of his movie – Lisabi – in Ogun State.
“The film, set to debut in the state before its official release on Netflix, highlights the life and legacy of the great Lisabi, a legendary warrior in Egbaland. He was accompanied by his wife, @Mobimpeoyebade, who is also an accomplished filmmaker and actor.
“We expressed our full support for this historical film, which delves into the rich heritage of Egbaland and its legendary figures.
“We wish Adedimeji Lateef continued success as he remains a proud socio-cultural ambassador of Ogun State, producing works that are both educative and entertaining”.
Adedimeji also shared photos and videos from the visit, expressing gratitude for the warm reception.
The actor praised Governor Abiodun’s commitment to youth empowerment and innovation, noting the importance of initiatives like Lisabi in developing the talents and skills of Ogun State’s citizens.
He wrote on X: “I am deeply humbled to have been warmly received by the number one citizen of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun @DapoAbiodunCON
My wife @Mobimpeoyebade and I felt truly welcome, and it’s so great to be home. We are thrilled to see Lisabi receiving such strong acceptance and support from the State Government
“We are deeply grateful to His Excellency, Governor Dapo Abiodun, for welcoming us and consistently recognizing exceptional talents in Ogun State. Your commitment to youth empowerment and innovation is commendable, evident in initiatives like the Lisabi project, which harnesses the potential of Ogun State’s citizens”.
Lisabi, which tells the story of the legendary Egbaland warrior, is set to premiere soon and will be available for streaming on Netflix