Renowned Yoruba Nollywood actor and producer Afeez Owo has opened up about one of the most challenging moments of his filmmaking career.
In an interview shared on Kunle Afod’s official YouTube channel, Owo recounted the rejection and financial struggles he faced in his early days.
He revealed that one of his darkest moments occurred in 1999 while producing a film. Midway through production, he ran out of funds to pay his cast and crew, leaving him in a difficult situation.
In a desperate attempt to secure financial support, he visited Idumota, Lagos, seeking help from film marketers. Unfortunately, three different marketers turned him down, adding to his struggles.
“After meeting with three different marketers to help with the production they all rejected me. The worst part was that I didn’t even have money to return to the film location,” Owo revealed.
Heartbroken and lost in thought, he began trekking from Idumota to Ojuelegba. It was during this long walk that he had a life-changing experience.
“Suddenly, I heard a loud bang. Before I knew what had happened, a car had hit me,” he recounted. The driver and bystanders rushed to help and insisted on taking him to the hospital. However, Owo, still consumed by his financial struggles, asked them, “Do you have money to pay for my treatment if you take me there?”
At that moment, a kind stranger stepped in to assist him. In a surprising twist, the very movie that caused him so much hardship later became his breakthrough in the industry. “That movie brought me to the limelight,” he concluded.
Watch interview below;