The viral video that's got everyone buzzing shows an elaborate traditional village set with thatched huts, bustling extras in period costumes, and sprawling Ekiti landscapes, looking every bit like a permanent film village.
But here's the tea: it's not Lateef Adedimeji's personal commission. No official opening, no ownership claims.
This impressive setup is a temporary movie location for the power couple's ongoing epic production on the historic Ekiti Parapo War (also known as the Kiriji War).
Lateef and his wife, Adebimpe (Mo Bimpe, proudly from Ijero-Ekiti), through their AL Notions Film Company, are shooting across multiple sites in Ekiti State to capture that authentic 19th-century vibe.
The project kicked off with state backing in January 2025, when Governor Biodun Oyebanji approved the collaboration during their meeting in Ado-Ekiti.
Fast forward to December 15, 2025 – just days ago – the governor personally visited the sets in Ado-Ekiti, praising the scale and historical accuracy.
He commended the Adedimejis for involving hundreds of local actors (around 500 total) and shooting on real Ekiti soil "to bring originality."
Lateef echoed this, stressing the need to tell Ekiti's story of unity against oppression authentically.
The mix-up started from a widely shared video this week, with some fans excitedly claiming it's Lateef's own "film village" – sparking quick corrections online.
No controversy really, just massive hype for the film's potential to boost Ekiti tourism and pride.
Whispers in industry circles? A few might envy the couple's ambitious hustle, especially after hits like Lisabi.
But mostly admiration – this could be Nollywood's next big historical blockbuster.
With production in full swing as of mid-December 2025, we're all eyeing that release date.
One thing's clear: Lateef and Bimpe are putting Ekiti on the global map, one epic scene at a time.
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