Shola says: Being Big Uncle was inspired by my childhood. I am a Nigerian American, born in Nigeria and raised in the US. I first returned to Nigeria when I was eight and Jimi Solanke aka "Big Uncle" welcomed my siblings and I into Nigeria with open arms. Jimi Solanke focused on many things while hosting a children's show in Lagos, Nigeria called Story-time on NTA.
Growing up what I remembered most about Big Uncle and Story-time is what Big Uncle showed us; we saw so many unique aspects of the country and my siblings and I were reminded that we were and are a part of a beautiful culture and nation; a nation Big Uncle showed us through his stories, music, and enthusiasm.
I am a grad student now, about to graduate from Boston University with a Masters in Film Production, and my ultimate goal is to return to Nigeria. With these production tools and skills that I've acquired from Boston University and the western world I hope to apply them to film, television and radio in Africa. I believe that "communication makes the world go 'round" and that many changes can influence nations through different forms of communication.
I'd like to thank my family first for all there support and love, my friends and family outside of the Ajayi's (especially those who supported my making this film and kept me excited about it), my cast and crew - I had an awesome time working with you guys and I hope you had a good time also, Boston University and staff, and God who has made every moment and day possible for me.
Olubusola M. Ajayi (Shola)
December 20th, 1979
One day, a trickster from the village decided to pull a trick on them.
“No, I saw the man clearly as he walked between us,” the first said. “His coat was red.”
“You are wrong,” said the other man. “I saw it too now. His coat was blue.”Page created on 7/28/2014 10:42:27 AM
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