Veteran actors Tola Adeniyi and Yemi Farounbi visit Ibrahim Chatta’s Film Village in Oyo, marveling at the expansive project and its future potential

Ibrahim Chatta’s Film Village in Oyo is quickly becoming a cultural hub, drawing visitors and tourists from both within Nigeria and abroad.

The expansive 74.5-acre site has recently hosted notable figures, including veteran stage actor and media guru High Chief Tola Adeniyi, and film producer and former Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr. Yemi Farounbi.

The two distinguished guests were warmly received by the village’s proprietor, actor Ibrahim Chatta, and other colleagues who were on set for the upcoming film by Odunlade Adekola.

During their visit, Chief Adeniyi, who chairs the “Tola Adeniyi Foundation for Theatre and the Arts,” and Dr. Farounbi were given a tour of the facility, which boasts cutting-edge equipment and modern amenities designed for film productions.

The Film Village, which features horses, donkeys, a costume production centre, guest chalets, restaurants, and several buildings adorned with traditional African motifs, has already impressed many with its scale.

Guests were particularly amazed by the scope of the ongoing work and the ambitious plans for future phases of the project.

Chatta shared with his visitors that future additions to the Village include a man-made lake, an Olympic-size golf course, and viewing centres with dining options.

The village has already attracted interest from international locations, including several countries in Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean, eager to use the space for film production. The local and international tourism potential is also growing steadily.

The visitors were accompanied by a host of actors, including Fokoko, Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), Odunlade Adekola, Madam Saje, Abiola, Muka Ray Eyiwumi, and several others who were on set at the time. The group concluded the visit with a prayer before Chief Adeniyi and Dr. Farounbi left the premises.

Ibrahim Chatta’s Film Village is not just a production space but a vision of what the future of the Nigerian film industry could look like—blending state-of-the-art facilities with rich cultural heritage.