Here are 7 movies produced by late actor and which he played lead roles
Baba Sala wrote all episodes of his drama series in which more often than not he was the lead character.
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The actor and filmmaker died on Sunday, October 7, 2018 as one of Nigeria's earliest filmmakers and actor.
Three characters namely Iya Sala, Adisa and Sala were some of the recurring characters in many of Baba Sala's productions.
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Following the creation of the first television station in Nigeria, Western Nigeria Television, WNTV, Baba Sala's career witnessed a major leap.
On the instruction of the Premier of the Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who had at some occasions seen the performances of Baba Sala, the comedian got a one-year contract of drama sketches at the WNTV.
He berthed with Alawada Series on WNTV and later NTA Ibadan every Wednesday between 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM and his fame knew no boundary.
From the drumbeats which preludes the drama series, families and fans gathered round TV sets to see another episode of Baba Sala's hilarious drama was laced with native wisdom and comic relief.
The talented Baba Sala wrote all episodes of his drama series in which more often than not he was the lead character.
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Here are seven big TV and film productions which Baba Sala produced and also starred as lead male character.
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1. Orun Mooru
The movie was produced and shown in 1982. ‘Orun Mooru’ was directed by Dr Ola Balogun with Baba Sala playing the lead role of Karounwi.
The big budget movie was recorded on celluloid but found its way into VHS after it was pirated.
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The production and release of ‘Orun Mooru’ remains one of the historic and defining moments in Baba Sala's life and career.
2. Aare Agbaye
'Aare Agbaye,' is a 1983 TV production and one of the movies in the rich catalogue of Baba Sala. The production had Baba Sala bringing out humour in political landscape while teaching morals. The movie joins a list of Baba Sala’s TV productions.
3. Mosebolatan
‘Mosebolatan’ was Baba Sala’s second attempt at shooting a movie to be shown at cinemas after he suffered a bad fate in the hands of pirates with ‘Orun Mooru.’
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Baba Sala staged a comeback with the movie in 1985 which highlighted the talents of late magician, Professor Peller.
4. Tokunbo
‘Tokunbo’ is another TV production which Baba Sala launched in 1985.
The production delved into the issue of foreign used items sold and its effect on Nigerians.
Baba Sala also went further in the movie to hint on Nigerians born and raised outside the shores of the country.
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The production sealed the belief that Baba Sala is indeed a talented filmmaker and storyteller.
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5. Obee Gbona
In 1989, Baba Sala worked on another production, ‘Obee Gbona.’
The production, which starred three of his recurring faces - Sala, Iya Sala and Adisa - also added to the growing fame of the comedian.
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As usual, Baba Sala didn’t complete the production without soundtracks and special songs dedicated to the plot of the production.
6. Agba Man
In 1992, Baba Sala was older but not tired. And despite all his travails and trials, he released a home video titled ‘Agba Man.’
The production starred members of his drama troupe and other rising acts.
7. Ana Gomina
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In 1996, Baba Sala released another movie, ‘Ana Gomina.’
The movie gave Baba Sala much prominence though he was gradually whining down on movie productions.
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