Have you seen Diamond Ring, Dry leaves or Women’s Cot? If you haven’t, this thread is for you.
Welcome to Old Hollywood, where story lines were gripping, dialogue was thoughtful and the acting, “American standard”.
This is only a glimpse (the movies tell all) into the star power of RMD, Omotola, Onyeka Owenu, Opa Williams, to mention just a few, and a tribute (hardly encompassing, we admit) to the genius that is Tade Ogidan.
Welcome to Chude Jideonwo’s world of icons and legends and especially classic storytelling:
I went to see @kunleafolayan's 'Roti' yesterday soon as it was out. I left it, in awe. Awe of… https://t.co/b5vFIdqdtW
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
You know, watching 'Roti' made me think of all the Nollywood brilliance over the years that has been underrated, buried under the avalanche.
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
And there is a good, great number of them. All the way from the beginning. As many of us Nollywood die-hands would remember.
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
https://t.co/SMw74KeJET | If you saw Women's Cot you know what I mean.
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
5. Conspiracy. Now, this one may be controversial. Because the film had plenty skoin-skoin. BUT! It was effective.
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
Speaking of comedies, hmm, one must thread carefully, it's a tragedy that it all descended into slap stick at some point.
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
But we've had good comedies. There was one with Ali Baba speaking waffi which title I forget now.
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
Before there was Toyin Aimakhu in Alakada 1, there was Omotola killing it, ki-lling it in 'I belong'. She buried it. And then cremated it.
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
Honorable mentions across genres: Scores to Settle, A Time to Kill, Suicide Mission, Patrick and Ireti Doyle in The Gardener.
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
And then, Genevieve, RMD and Funlola Aofiyebi in Keeping Faith.
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
There was Prophecy with Patience Ozokwor, Genevieve Nnaji and one of the finest child actors this side of town.
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
And before Ije, there was a sister film with Omotola and Genevieve which name I forget. Also brilliant.
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
*Tade Ogidan squeezed
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
*Adesanya
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
Sigh. I am overwhelmed with all of it. Lemme go an decompress.
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
BUT it needs to be said. We have to tell our stories better. We have such a rich tapestry of narratives that a generation is unaware of.
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
When people,e focus on 'telling African stories to the world', I wonder: have we finished telling Nigerian stories TO NIGERIANS?
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
There are so many layers to uncover. So much ground yet left to dig into. One can only hope.
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
Lemme end by repeating sha, when it comes to authentically Nigerian filmmaking, as far as I know, a generation needs to go and sit
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
at the feet of Tade Ogidan and pray for a drop of his brilliance. He hasn't yet gotten his due. And he should.
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
Reactions
The Movie Greats
Thank God someone remembers Dry Leaves. I would pay top dollar to watch it again! https://t.co/hgfIAhayRj
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
Salute to Tade Ogidan
Seconded. Thirded. Fourthed. All "ed" till Hundred. https://t.co/GPO8q7nGNg
— Tony Benson (@Whitespa_ce) July 1, 2017
Yeah someone just mentioned it. I saw everyone of his films except that. I think he also did Playing Games, Sola Foluso. Hilarity! https://t.co/reRZXB1qBC
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
Your head is there. https://t.co/530ZaS6kZL
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
His ability to tell stories differently and yet familiar is astonishing. Madam dearest is a treasure with respect to this. Plus the songs.
— David Temitope (@Earthtribeboy) July 1, 2017
You. Know, https://t.co/6Mwh8EXZCG
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
One more time
I wish. I really do. https://t.co/GViZTZOTcI
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
Not to leave out Tunde Kelani
Lost the plot, have we?
It seems the more money/sponsors, more watered down, movie plots have become. Onome was a great emotional movie, it tore through the screen
— Ray Ervero (@RayErvero) July 1, 2017
Yup at the time it felt like something that was done by "Americans" our way of saying that something was of international standard
— ebuka (@ebuoe) July 1, 2017
Tosan Ugbeye
Oh my. Oh my. Please send Aunty Tosan my love. She was resplendent in Fifty The Movie. Can't wait! https://t.co/LgXjyCE2xt
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
Onyeka
Yes! Yes! The dialogue! That film was a gift o. I wish more peop,e would talk about it! https://t.co/TwCmcs4rvY
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
Aunty Onyeka! My goodness! I kept screaming at different points
— ThatPortharcourtBoy (@ThatPHCBoy) July 1, 2017
Oh you saw it too? I kept screaming at Muson, like we all couldn't seat down! Those women are class acts!!!
— ThatPortharcourtBoy (@ThatPHCBoy) July 1, 2017
Class. Acts. Legends. Icons. Goddesses. https://t.co/cguC1MegFC
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
Sola Sobowale
Motherly listlessness. My man. You went to school. https://t.co/fb4QbX3I6K
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
Before slap-stick
Yes I do. Yes I do. Yes yes yes https://t.co/hqDZBbYuSB
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
Before Nkem Owoh now started doing village clown type movies. Chaiiiii. He was referring to his brother in one. He say 'you have been wifed'
— BellaRose. (@BellaRoseO) July 1, 2017
Hahahha. Yeah Nollywood tyoecasted him, and then exhausted him. https://t.co/q00H8NouiQ
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
The original Ukwa with Nkem Oboh was also a gem.
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
Choking on Nostalgia
I am having a blast just remembering. https://t.co/fYVZxQP5zi
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
I want to cry! https://t.co/6gU6objCPy
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
Hahahahahaha. Oshey. Nobody talks about my kind of movies like this, man!
— BellaRose. (@BellaRoseO) July 1, 2017
Let’s preserve, people
I swear. My heart was broken when the producers of The Addict told me last month, they don't have a copy. What???? https://t.co/8SSSYMpMSg
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) July 1, 2017
Where are the Biopics and memoirs?
We need biopics, or even documentaries and yes Memoirs!!!
— ThatPortharcourtBoy (@ThatPHCBoy) July 1, 2017
In the beginnin, there was…
Geez, I just remembered he had a compilation CD called OGD all stars Jamz….the songs were all hits! OGD is a G! https://t.co/DZiozEWbme
— OlaOluwakiitan (@iamlighte) July 1, 2017
Lol. This thread is a paean to OGD and Nollywood golden oldies. https://t.co/L6BxnlGVuO
— iMidas (@fashwole) July 1, 2017
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