Akin Omotoso

Soleil Spotlight

Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 11

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Episode description

Creator of award-winning films like Vaya and Tell Me Sweet Something. His most recent venture was brought on to direct Greek Freak, a live-action film for Disney+ inspired by the true-life story of NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo…Akin Omotoso, one of the most sought-after film directors, writers, and actors in African Cinema is with us. Akin walked us through his experience emigrating to South Africa at a turning point in the country's history, and the importance of depicting a variety of stories as a filmmaker. Closing Season 1 of Soleil Spotlight

Vaya is available to stream on Netflix. And follow Akin @akinomotoso to learn more about his work.

Season 2 of Soleil Spotlight will be back in 2021!

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Credits -
Producer: Soleil Space
Hosts: Micha Cooper-Edwards, Priya Shanmuganathan
Guest: Akin Omotoso
Editor: Cooper Conley-Currier
Music: Foreigner
Outro Song: Joromi (Remix) - Simi

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