4th November, 2024
By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has expressed deep sorrow over the death of popular Nigerian filmmaker Dimeji Ajibola, known for his work on the popular series Shanty Town.
Ajibola died on Sunday after battling an undisclosed illness.
In an emotional Instagram post, Iyke shared his grief, writing: “I CANT MAKE SENSE OF IT. TO MAKE SENSE OF IT IS TO ACCEPT IT. TO ACCEPT IT IS TO QUESTION GOD… THIS PROJECT IS YOUR LAST LEGACY BRO… IN YOUR WORDS ” This is the project every filmaker waits for”. THE WORLD WILL, YET AGAIN, WITNESS YOUR SINGULAR BRILLIANCE AND AMAZING PERSONALITY… REST IN GOD’S BOSSOM D. THE SHOW MUST GO ON IN YOUR NAME.”
Ajibola’s impact on Nigerian movie industry goes beyond Shanty Town.
With a career that spanned film, animation, visual effects, virtual worlds, and interactive media, he was celebrated as an innovator and creative force.
Educated at institutions like the New York Film Academy in Universal Studios, Animation Mentor in San Francisco, and VFXLearning, Ajibola’s diverse skills fueled his unique storytelling approach.
As the CEO and Technical Director of Flipsyde Studios Ltd., Ajibola built a reputation for cinematic excellence.
His 2012 film Hoodrush, Nigeria’s first urban musical, merged narrative and musical elements in groundbreaking ways.
The film received huge recognitionsand won several awards, including Best Movie at Germany’s Green Me Film Festival, as well as accolades for Best Actor, Best Soundtrack, and Best Supporting Actor at the Nollywood Movies and AMAA Awards.