The Ooni Of Ife Has Successfully Settled The Feud Between Our Two Legendarys Baba Wande Known As Alhaji Kareem Adepolu And The Film Producer Tunde Kelani After Several Years Of Dispute.
This recent event marks a significant reconciliation between two legendary figures in the Nigerian film industry, Alhaji Kareem Adepoju (Baba Wande) and Tunde Kelani. The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, facilitated this reunion after two decades of discord over issues related to the movie “Ti Oluwa Ni Ile.”
The reconciliation took place at Tunde Kelani’s home in Abeokuta, with Ooni Ogunwusi addressing both men through a correspondence delivered by his Private Secretary, Yusuf Adewale Adetoyese. The Ooni praised their contributions to Yoruba culture and film, expressing his admiration for their work and his desire for them to move past their differences for the sake of peace and progress.
Both Baba Wande and Tunde Kelani acknowledged the past conflicts, specifically related to royalties from “Ti Oluwa Ni Ile,” but expressed their willingness to work together again. They both emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration for the growth of the Yoruba film industry and the preservation of their cultural heritage.
This reconciliation is not only a personal resolution between the two but also a significant moment for the Yoruba film industry, demonstrating the power of leadership and the importance of bridging generational gaps for continued cultural development.
