This is an excerpts interview of Ayoola Benedict aka (Ben o Ben) by a colleague,Adeshina Abeeb Oladele, of Paramount Entertainment Network (P.E.N).
What's your name?
Ayoola Benedict aka Ben o Ben. am an actor, a producer, a screen writer, a director, location manager & production manager.
Superb! That means you learned all the fields in move production?
Yes
Which school did you attended?
I went to Royal kids international
Ogbomoso, Victory model college and University of Abuja where I awarded Bsc in industrial chemistry
I went to Royal kids international
Ogbomoso, Victory model college and University of Abuja where I awarded Bsc in industrial chemistry
But you don't practice what you study in school why?
While I was in school i lost interest In chemistry so I just start up an acting group Which was what I loved doing At all times without stress. So I just study for the certification, But I train self in the university to be a better actor
While I was in school i lost interest In chemistry so I just start up an acting group Which was what I loved doing At all times without stress. So I just study for the certification, But I train self in the university to be a better actor
What year did you finished at the university?
2011
2011
How did you came across theatre?
Theater as been my way of life since inception. during my primary school, secondary school, church and university i always involved in stage drama and i always playing key roles. that was how i started
Theater as been my way of life since inception. during my primary school, secondary school, church and university i always involved in stage drama and i always playing key roles. that was how i started
Which theatre group did you joined then?
Fatuns film
Fatuns film
You are from which state?
Oyo state, in ogbomoso
Oyo state, in ogbomoso
Your father is from which state?
Haaa! (Laughing). Can I have different state from my father? and my mother is from Oyo state also
Haaa! (Laughing). Can I have different state from my father? and my mother is from Oyo state also
Who is your role model in theatre industry?
Tyler perry In the world and Funsho Adeolu in yoruba film
Tyler perry In the world and Funsho Adeolu in yoruba film
How many years did you used during your apprenticeship?
Well, I spent 2 years with Murphy Afolabi from 2011-2013
Well, I spent 2 years with Murphy Afolabi from 2011-2013
So Murphy Afolabi is your boss?
yes
yes
What year did you became professional?
Have always been a professional before joining fatuns. While I was in Abuja, am one of the star actors Of ANTP abuja then Around 2006 where i perform stage drama In high places in abuja. Even, in international conference center
Have always been a professional before joining fatuns. While I was in Abuja, am one of the star actors Of ANTP abuja then Around 2006 where i perform stage drama In high places in abuja. Even, in international conference center
Which association do you belong to?
TAMPAN
TAMPAN
How many movie have you featured in?
more than 30
more than 30
Do you remembered the first movie you featured in?
Sekere, in 2006
Sekere, in 2006
Who produced it?
Sunday king
Sunday king
How many film have you add to your credit?
One. (Alabahun 1 and 2), that pull more than 200,000 view online in two weeks
One. (Alabahun 1 and 2), that pull more than 200,000 view online in two weeks
What should your fans to be expecting from you?
LAST NIGHT (ALE IKEHIN). It will blow their mind
LAST NIGHT (ALE IKEHIN). It will blow their mind
If you don't work as a theatre practitioner, which job will you do?
Musician, Juju/hifghlife genre or a pharmacist
Musician, Juju/hifghlife genre or a pharmacist
Which yoruba actress do you like most?
Hmmm! Dayo Amusa
Hmmm! Dayo Amusa
Which yoruba actor do you like most?
Funsho Adeolu
Funsho Adeolu
Which yoruba movie can you watch 10times in a day?
Eeku ida
Eeku ida
Who produced it?
i can't remember because is an old film, but still linger in my memory
i can't remember because is an old film, but still linger in my memory
Is it tragedy, tragi-comedy, comedy, crime, epic or traditional?
Tragic comedy
Tragic comedy
How old are you now?
I don't disclose that, but born in the 80s
I don't disclose that, but born in the 80s
Since you are in this industry, tell me your big challenge.
when i market my first film
when i market my first film
What problem is facing Yoruba artists now?
Low pay, No value for our time and no good insurance policy
Low pay, No value for our time and no good insurance policy
Have you married?
No, but very soon
What is your advice for up and coming artist?
No rush and Patient
No, but very soon
What is your advice for up and coming artist?
No rush and Patient
Now I want to deal with you personally.
Which food do you like most?
Rice
Rice
Which club are you supporting?
Chelsea
Chelsea
Who is your favourite hip pop artist?
Sean tizzle
Sean tizzle
Who is your favourite gospel artist?
Tope Alabi
Tope Alabi
Who is your favourite fuji artist?
Adewale ayuba
Adewale ayuba
Which genre do you like most? Hip pop, gospel, fuji, Apala and so on?
Gospel
Gospel
Describe yourself.
Am a young and dynamic Actor, with a great passion to innovate and change the word for better,give hope to the hopeless, to build champions and expand frontiers.
Am a young and dynamic Actor, with a great passion to innovate and change the word for better,give hope to the hopeless, to build champions and expand frontiers.
