- Multitalented Nigerian actor, producer, movie director and more, Ibrahim Chatta has shed some light on the intricacies of filmmaking.
- The Africhatta Film Village and Resort, owned by Ibrahim, has gulped not less than N1.4 Billion naira and has attracted many according to the actor.
- He noted that he has spent so much on developing his film village without the help of grants or loans.
Ibrahim Chatta, a Nigerian movie all-rounder, has shared some struggles of the make-believe world about his film village.
The film village is said to be situated in Oyo State and covers about 74 acres of land. It is comprised of indigenous-looking houses with drawings portraying the Yoruba cultural heritage.
It also has a stable for horses and other animals. In a video recording, Ibrahim noted that he has spent as much as N1.4 billion to set up the magnificent asset. He maintained that that amount is without taking grants or loans.
The 54-year-old’s revelation has captivated many social media users who have praised his dedication and resilience to his craft.
Chatta also noted that it took him about four years to complete the project, as he didn’t have the capital. Watch video and reactions to it here:
mojisola.kuti: “Agba Actor, a thespian I Stan. Most versatile.”
antaiking: “1.4 billion for mud house???”
pzzobeat_music: “How much u wan make from the film first?”
package_00: “Fummmm Igbe Ika.”
adesuwa._juliet: “1.4 Billion?”
kbankznation: “He’s not even capping. Buying those lands alone definitely would cost him alot of millions. God is with you Sir.”
prudent101 wrote: People self una think say na naira things be now make una use common sense go there and calculate it even More than that !! Person wey no sabi how much them Dey sell land go think say na 2m
official_kiss_gold45 wrote: Abeg go nd try it before you say the man is lying did you know how much they sell building matirals now hmmmm. Never discourage anyone who is trying to make it I pray may God be with you sir @ibrahimchatta_lordthespis Keep winning sir long life to eat the fruit of everything you work for sir da
prince_nicolas008 wrote: Some people no get sense for this app, this y’all know how much dollars affected Nigeria economy?. Price of things was going high. He wasn’t lies at all.