The Esama of Benin Kingdom, His Excellence Chief Sir Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, has given his blessings to the celebration of Africa’s most consistent filmmaker, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen’s 30-years behind camera.
During a courtesy visit to the revered Billionaire and visitor to Nigeria premiere university,Sir Igbinedion said, “as the gods of our ancestors are with you, continue to uphold what you have been doing. Make sure that the Edo language movie industry does not die.”
Esama also charges Lancelot as he receives him in his palatial residence in Okada, Benin, the Edo State capital.
The proud epitome of Benin culture who received Lancelot and his entourage said Lancelot must continue to hold the light, continue to sustain the tempo of Edo language movies and must not let the movie industry in Edo to die.
“It is a commitment I’m giving to you. I have always supported you and in this your celebration, you have all my support.”
Also as part of the activities lined up in celebration of DGuv at 30, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen will be unveiling a trip-in-motion, a memoir that chronicles his experience in the landscape of Nollywood on Thursday, 27th November, 2025 at the iconic Mike Adenuga’s elegant edifice, Alliance Française, Ikoyi, Lagos.
The book, written by renowned poet and author of “The Broken Cross and Bush Radio”, Godson Osarenren and will be unveiled in Lagos as climax to a two-week long celebration of Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen 30-years behind the camera.
Distinguished guests, Nollywood’s best, diplomats, captains of industries, top politicians,, socialites, and friends of Lancelot Imasuen are all expected to grace this high octane and star-studded event.
At the event, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen will be giving an award to appreciate men and women who have supported his lifelong career in the make believe world. Notable among them are; Late Captain Hosa Okubor, Senator Daisy Danjuma, Sir Emmanuel Isikaku who was the first person that funded Lancelot’s film in the year 1996 and several other notable individuals, as the launch is intended to be a packed event.
Lancelot’s 30-years behind the camera celebration will start on November 15th, 2015 with an open street casting that is going to happen in various major streets in Benin and ending at the place where he grew up as a young child. Then, the colloquium, which will be the major event, will take place in Benin, which will see the unveiling of Oduwa Imasuen Lancelot, OIL Foundation. A Foundation that is poised to help resuscitating and rejuvenating dramatic and Film Clubs across various schools in Edo State.
