Experiencing Interruptions?

Ìgbélé (Seclusion)

A young man, Abimbola, is supposed to be observing a 7 days stay at home as instructed by his mum to wade off a dire occurrence from happening. On the 6th day of the stay at home, he goes on a beach with his girlfriend, whom he had been warned against association, for an hangout, faulting all the warning and instructions the priest and his mother had warned against. He must face the consequence.

  • Tolulope Akande
    Director
  • Tolulope Akande
    Writer
  • Olaosebikan Jegede
    Producer
  • Tolulope Akande
    Key Cast
    "Abimbola"
  • Karimah Omobolanle
    Key Cast
    "Teju"
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 37 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 12, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Nigeria
  • Country of Filming:
    Nigeria
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Blackmagic
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Tolulope Akande

Tolulope Akande is a Nigerian based Filmmaker. He was born in Ibadan, Nigeria. Tolulope bagged his B.A in Theatre and Media Arts from the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti state in 2023.

His works have been exhibted nationally and internationally at festivals, including the Student World Impact Film Festival, Cinephile Screenplay in Chicago and Creativ bloc festival in Lagos.

His work ‘Again Again’ was a nominee and made it to the semi-finals of the Student World Impact Film Festival in New Jersey 2022.

He is currently working at the Pan Atlantic University Press as a video editor.

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Director Statement

As a storyteller rooted in yoruba culture and philosophy, I explore the nexus of tradition and modernity, identity and human connection.

My work weaves together the threads of cultural heritage, myth and personal narrative to create complex, emotive and thought provoking experiences

Fuelled by the richness of African cultural expression, I explore the intricacies between rationality and intuition, self and community. Using metaphor and symbolism, I invite audiences to reflect on the profound significance and elegance present in cultural practices

My practice aligns with Article 3,5 and 7 of the African Cultural Renaissance Programme of the African Union which preserves and promote African cultural values and identity.