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Tunde Kelani
5 quotes
“African storytelling is unique because it preserves, interprets, and passes on culture.”
Tunde Kelani (born 1948) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: I started film making journey as photographer –Tunde Kelani 2 September 2025, THE SUN (Nigeria)
“You have to sacrifice everything to get what you want in life.”
Tunde Kelani (born 1948) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: I worked as cleaner while in London film school — Tunde Kelani 22 December 2023, DAILY TRUST (Nigeria).
“No, they call me TK mostly because when I'm working it is what people call me. I want people to be free with me because that way I get the best out of them.”
Tunde Kelani (born 1948) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Why I'm not a Purist Filmmaker- Tunde Kelani 27 July 2019, THE INTERVIEW (Nigeria).
“My films are hits because I respect my audience. My name and reputation are all I have. There is a standard below which I cannot perform. It takes time and consistency for an audience to trust you.”
Tunde Kelani (born 1948) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Piracy almost ruined me—Tunde Kelani 23 October 2016, THE PUNCH (Nigeria).
“I believe the secret to creative film-making is in books. That is why I tell young people to read as much as they can. It is a pity that Nigerians don’t like to read.”
Tunde Kelani (born 1948) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Piracy almost ruined me—Tunde Kelani 23 October 2016, THE PUNCH (Nigeria).