Veteran Filmmaker Lere Paimo Accuses Soun Of Ogbomoso, Movie Director Of Plot To Illegally Remake Classic Film Ogbori Elemoso Without Consent

Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker Lere Paimo, popularly known as Eda Onile Ola, has accused the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, and movie director Ben Ayoola of attempting to remake his classic film Ogbori Elemoso without his consent. Speaking at a press conference in Ibadan, Paimo described the move as intellectual property theft, alleging intimidation, coercion and disregard for legal warnings. He said he rejected a ₦7.5 million payment sent by the filmmakers and has issued a cease-and-desist letter through his lawyer. The filmmaker appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde and other influential Nigerians to intervene, warning that powerful interests are trying to strip him of a legacy meant for him and his children.

ANTP Debunks Death Rumour About Nollywood Veteran Lere Paimo

The Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) has dismissed viral reports claiming that 86-year-old Nollywood icon Lere Paimo, popularly known as Eda Onile Ola, has died. Rumours of his death circulated on social media on November 29, prompting panic among fans.
In an official statement, ANTP’s national PRO, Prince Adejonwo Oluwafemi Femson, confirmed that Paimo is alive and in good health after speaking directly with his wife. The guild urged the public to stop spreading unverified information, warning that fake news causes unnecessary distress.
Fans also expressed relief online, while some criticised platforms that rushed to publish the false report. The incident comes months after actor Kunle Afod renovated Paimo’s home as a birthday gift, a gesture that went viral in the industry.