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Ayo Makun
10 quotes
“Projecting a negative narrative against someone who is not struggling to defend himself doesn’t mean he is weak.”
Ayo Makun (born 1971) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: . April 8 2024, Vanguard Newspaper My marriage of 20 years slipping off my hands – Comedian AY opens up.
“Some of us are just logical enough to understand the difference between opinions, values, beliefs, and facts.”
Ayo Makun (born 1971) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: April 8 2024, Vanguard Newspaper My marriage of 20 years slipping off my hands – Comedian AY opens up.
“Know where you can function, know what you can handle.”
Ayo Makun (born 1971) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: . 10 October 2021, Punch Newspaper Why I failed at my nightclub business, AY Comedian reveals.
“I am a filmmaker and storyteller interested in telling and directing films that everyday Nigerians can find themselves in.”
Ayo Makun (born 1971) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Introducing himself and describing his filmmaking philosophy. Music is One of My Filmmaking Signatures, Afrocritik, 2023.
Also quoted by: Kayode Kasum
“I mostly try telling stories that always have a message about human beings and societies. I love telling heartfelt stories.”
Ayo Makun (born 1971) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On the themes that define his films. Music is One of My Filmmaking Signatures, Afrocritik, 2023.
Also quoted by: Kayode Kasum
“Because of my fondness for music, I use it a lot in my films. As a director, I use music to communicate my characters' stories.”
Ayo Makun (born 1971) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Explaining the role of music in his filmmaking. Music is One of My Filmmaking Signatures, Afrocritik, 2023.
Also quoted by: Kayode Kasum
“I want people to know that sometimes directors alone do not make films.”
Ayo Makun (born 1971) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Discussing the collaborative nature of filmmaking. Music is One of My Filmmaking Signatures, Afrocritik, 2023.
Also quoted by: Kayode Kasum
“I love making films. Just the thought and idea of making film excite me.”
Ayo Makun (born 1971) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speaking about his passion for filmmaking after surviving an attack while shooting Soólè. Kayode Kasum on Soole and Escaping Death While Shooting, In Nollywood, 23 October 2022.
Also quoted by: Kayode Kasum
“I wanted to make films because I felt that the people I grew up with were not represented in Nollywood. I want to tell stories of the other 99% who can't even afford to own Netflix on their phones.”
Ayo Makun (born 1971) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On why he focuses on ordinary Nigerians in his films. Kayode Kasum on Soole and Escaping Death While Shooting, In Nollywood, 23 October 2022.{index=6}
Also quoted by: Kayode Kasum
“I feel like films should be like big hugs, and I want the audience to feel when they see my films.”
Ayo Makun (born 1971) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Explaining the emotional experience he wants audiences to have. Kayode Kasum's Sentimental and Culturally Triumphant "Afamefuna", In Nollywood, 30 November 2023.
Also quoted by: Kayode Kasum