The first-ever African account of slavery, So Long Odigbose , a screenplay that has been in development for over 25 years, has finally begun its journey to the screen after decades of anticipation.
The blockbuster production takes audiences more than four hundred years back in time to an era when colonial masters turned Africans into prisoners of war, capturing a painful chapter of history that shaped generations.
Production officially commenced on June 15th, 2026, with the deployment of high-end, Hollywood-standard filmmaking equipment designed to bring the powerful story to life on a scale rarely seen in African cinema.
From costumes and set designs to technical execution, the production immediately revealed a level of excellence that promises a powerful cinematic experience.
According to the creator of the story and director of the project, Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, the commencement of production provides a clear answer to the question many have asked over the years:
Why did So Long Odigbose take so long to reach the screen?
The answer, he explained, lies in the depth of creativity, research, and attention to detail required to accurately recreate a world that existed four centuries ago.
Even within the first two days of production, the standard already displayed reflected a project that demanded patience, precision, and extraordinary commitment.
Speaking further, Otunba Akinboboye revealed that the story presents a side of the relationship between colonial masters and Africans that has never before been portrayed on screen in such a manner.
He described the production as a bold historical recreation designed to offer audiences a fresh perspective on African history.
He also disclosed that the movie may take between six months and one year before its official release, stating that there will be no rush in the creative process.
According to him, the goal is to achieve the highest level of perfection possible for a story expected to resonate with billions of viewers around the world.
The screenplay was crafted by the iconic writer Tunde Babalola, whose exceptional storytelling lays the foundation for the project.
Combined with the visionary creativity of Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, the production seeks to achieve an authentic rebirth of life as it existed four hundred years ago.
The first two days of filming revealed what could best be described as raw perfection in motion.
Despite the presence of large crowds on set for first scenes, production remained remarkably organized, with every movement carefully managed to maintain the realism, intensity, and cinematic grandeur required to deliver a truly unforgettable motion picture.