Olasco Films calls actors Okunnu and Austin Emmanuel ingrates, defending past movie dealings and his role in advancing their careers

Veteran movie marketer Akeem Olatunji Balogun has described actors Okunnu and Austin Emmanuel as ingrates, responding to allegations leveled against him in recent interviews.

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Okunnu had earlier claimed that Olasco Films pocketed all the earnings from a movie he produced for him 16 years ago, stating, “I haven’t forgiven Olasco.”

Similarly, Austin Emmanuel accused Olasco and his associate, Toymax Films, of blacklisting him in the industry and alleged personal misconduct involving his former girlfriend, Aisha Raji.

In an interview with actor Tunde Ola-Yusuf, Olasco defended his actions, saying Okunnu had received N2 million from him for the movie at a time when production costs were only between N700,000 and N1 million.

“Okunnu is like a blind man using a walking stick, and when he regained his sight, he threw away the walking stick that was guiding him when he was blind.

That’s who he is for him to say he worked for me without pay,” Olasco said.

On Austin Emmanuel, Olasco added, “Austin Emmanuel wants to trend with my name. I assisted him to advertise the very movie that made him famous in my films, so he’s an ingrate.”

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The comments mark Olasco Films’ public rebuttal to claims spanning over a decade, highlighting his perceived role in shaping the careers of both actors.