Veteran Nollywood actor Dele Odule has unveiled an authentic Yoruba-themed film village, Budo Asa, located in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, marking a significant contribution to cultural preservation and Nigeria’s creative industry.
The 66-year-old actor completed the project around August 2025 after years of development.
The film village features ready-made traditional sets tailored for indigenous storytelling, alongside production spaces, training workshops, and a café serving local Yoruba dishes.
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A nearly three-minute video tour of the facility has drawn praise from fans, many of whom described it as a beautiful effort to preserve Yoruba heritage.
However, some observers have questioned whether the scale of the village is sufficient to meet the evolving demands of Nollywood, particularly as the industry increasingly embraces modern, urban-themed productions.
The Budo Asa Film Village joins similar initiatives by notable filmmakers such as Ibrahim Chatta and Kunle Afolayan, reflecting a growing trend of blending filmmaking infrastructure with cultural tourism in Nigeria.
