Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji is looking back on his journey in the entertainment industry as his new movie prepares to premiere on Netflix.
Lateef Adedimeji shared the trailer for his upcoming movie on Instagram, hinting at the challenges he faced during production, but choosing to focus on the positive aspects instead.
He reflected on his career journey, from humble beginnings as a backstage assistant to becoming a leading actor and filmmaker, now bringing a stellar cast together for his latest project.
Lateef Adedimeji gave his fans a sneak peek into his upcoming movie, hinting that it will highlight the struggles of the past and the true value of freedom.
He suggested that by understanding the hardships and sacrifices made by their heroes, audiences will gain a deeper appreciation for the liberty they enjoy today, and the film will showcase the journey to achieving that freedom.
“With excitement and joy, I present to you the official trailer of our blockbuster movie, LISABI – The Uprising.
A Netflix original @naijaonnetflix @netflixfilm
I can go on and on to tell you what we went through to make this happen, but today is about counting my blessings; I went from being the boy backstage to leading a galaxy of stars in bringing you this masterpiece.
If you understand the consequences of condescending captivity, you’ll appreciate the power of freedom, this movie will show you what our heroes went through to gift us the liberty we enjoy today.
Lisabi – The Uprising hits Netflix on the 27th of September, this one is for you and every child of our land. You will love it!”.
In an interview in May, Lateef Adedimeji looked back on his early days as an actor, recalling how he earned a mere N4,000 for a lead role.
He also shared the valuable advice his father gave him during that time, which has likely contributed to his growth and success in the industry.
Lateef Adedimeji has previously spoken about his humble beginnings, including last year when he shared that he was once paid a meager N5,000 for a lead role.
He reminisced about his early days as a young actor, recalling how his natural talent and ability to make people laugh unintentionally helped open doors for him, despite his initial struggles and low pay.
Lateef Adedimeji’s career has seen significant growth, earning him well-deserved recognition.
Although he didn’t win the AMVCA Best Actor award, losing to Wole Ojo, he had previously received an award for his outstanding performance in Femi Adebayo’s “Jagun Jagun”. He was deeply humbled to share the stage with Nollywood legends, considering it a moment he would always treasure.
