Posted on: 05:35 Sun, 13 Apr 2014

David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has become a
force in the Nigerian music scene. Now, the young man
wants to try his luck in the make-believe world as he
launches into Nollywood.



Courtesy of his cousin, Ikechukwu Ojeogwu, a rookie
producer, Davido will be a part of Ojeogwu’s debut film, John
Zerebe.

Ojeogwu, who told Saturday Beats that Teco Benson would be
directing the film, insisted he was featuring Davido in the
movie because he (Davido) fitted the role.

“I didn’t use him because he is my cousin. I didn’t use him to
sell the movie as well. David fitted very well into the role and
we had to use him as well,” Ojeogwu said.

The young producer, who is also playing the lead role in the
movie, said he was yet to get the lead actress in the movie.

“I would have loved Genevieve to be the lead actress but I
think everything depends on the director, Teco. He would be in
a better position to know who should be the lead actress,” he
said.

The Babcock University Banking and Finance graduate said he
got into the movies for his love of the industry.

“I have always wanted to be in the movies. I have a passion for
acting. I have featured in the popular sitcom, The Bella’s Place.
This is not a oneoff thing; I intend to be a force in the movie
industry,” he said.
His mother, nee Adeleke, married his father from Delta State
but Ojeogwu said all members of his family have been
supportive, including his mother’s siblings.
“I have learnt a lot from my uncles. They support me in
whatever I want to do. I learn from them as well. I am not
getting into the movie industry to be as popular as David, my
cousin. This is just what I love doing and not because of the
fame that comes with it,” he said.