..."You remain our pride" *Governor Okpebholo praises Lancelot Imasuen pledges support for his 30-years behind camera celebrations
In furtherance of the upcoming celebration of DGuv at 30, the Executive Governor of Edo State, Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo, has received Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen and his team in Edo' Government House.
Governor Okpebholo during the visit pledges Edo State Government's support and showered praises on DGuvnor for his steadfastness and the beauty he has brought to the Edo's culture by using his films to showcase and preserve the culture and the people of Edo.
He was full of praises for Ambassador Lancelot in the presence of the members of his cabinet, which comprises of the Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, Secretary to the State Government, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Arts, Culture and Digital Economy, and many other top hierarchies of his government, including the State's Head of Service.
The highlight of the visit was the presentation of the official shirts of DGuv at 30 celebration to the Governor, who received it with pleasure, after which the Governor and Lancelot's team went into a close-door meeting.
On Lancelot's entourage was the Chairman Association of Movie Producers, Edo State chapter Mr Derek Igbinakenzua, the Vice Chairman Directors guild of Nigeria Edo state chapter Mr Billy kings , Edo celebrated female filmmaker And member Directors guild of Nigeria Mrs Lovebest OGIE, Administrator of Benin film academy MIss Chidinma Joy Ewuzie, mr Nicolas Benson-Imasuen member Creative designers guild of Nigeria and frontline production designer, Actor producer Mr Uyi Stanley Agbontean.
Meanwhile, as part of the activities lined up in celebration of DGuv at 30, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen will be unveiling a trip-in-motion, a memoir that chronicles his experience in the landscape of Nollywood on Thursday, 27th November, 2025 at the iconic Mike Adenuga's elegant edifice,
Alliance Française, Ikoyi, Lagos.
The book, written by renowned poet and
author of "The Broken Cross and Bush Radio", Godson Osarenren and will be unveiled in Lagos as climax to a two-week long celebration of Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen 30-years behind the camera.
Distinguished guests, Nollywood's best, diplomats, captains of industries, top politicians,, socialites, and friends of Lancelot Imasuen are all expected to grace this high octane and star-studded event.
At the event, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen will be giving an award to appreciate men and women who have supported his lifelong career in the make believe world. Notable among them are; Late Captain Hosa Okubor, Senator Daisy Danjuma, Sir Emmanuel Isikaku who was the first person that funded Lancelot's film in the year 1996 and several other notable individuals, as the launch is intended to be a packed event.
Lancelot's 30-years behind the camera celebration will start on November 15th, 2015 with an open street casting that is going to happen in various major streets in Benin and ending at the place where he grew up as a young child. Then, the colloquium, which will be the major event, will take place in Benin, which will see the unveiling of Oduwa Imasuen Lancelot, OIL Foundation. A Foundation that is poised to help resuscitating and rejuvenating dramatic and Film Clubs across various schools in Edo State.
See The Programme's Itinerary.
30 Years of Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen in Filmmaking
Celebrating a Visionary | Honouring a Legacy
November 15 – 27, 2025
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Saturday, 15th November – OpenStreetCasting
Meeting Point: Benin Film Academy (BFA)
Route: BFA → Ring Road → Mission Road → New Benin → Guobadia street ~BFA
Time :9:am
Street Casting Parade & Open Call
Community Engagement with Aspiring Actors
Media Coverage & Fan Interaction
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Sunday, 16th November – Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony
Location: Victor Uwaifo creative hub Benin City
Red Carpet Reception 4:pm
Formal Conferment of Lifetime Achievement Award
Musical & Theatrical Tributes
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Monday 17th – Friday 21st November – Eastern Celebration
Location: Imo State University, Owerri
Masterclasses with Film & Theatre Students
Campus Film Screenings
Interactive Panel: The Power of African Stories
Special Eastern Homage to Lancelot
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Saturday, 22nd November – Directors Guild of Nigeria ( Edo state chapter)Tribute Night
Location: 7-9 Peddie Okao Street by the skylark schools, off upper Airport Road Evbuodia, Benin City
Time : 4pm
Directors’ Roundtable: Lancelot’s Impact on Nollywood
Artistic Presentations & Guild Recognition
Closing Toast by Veteran Filmmakers
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Sunday, 23rd November – First-Ever Quadruple Movie Premiere
Location: Venue still pending Benin City
Premiere of Four Lancelot-Directed Blockbusters
Red Carpet Experience & Media Engagement
Appearances by Cast, Crew & Industry Icons
Celebration of Three Decades of Cinematic Excellence
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Monday, 24th November – Colloquium & OIL Foundation Inauguration
Location: Eghosa grammar school
Time: 1pm
Academic Colloquium: Filmmaking, Identity & Legacy
Official Inauguration of the Oduwa Imasuen Lancelot (OIL) Foundation
Unveiling the School to fame project and re-inauguration of Dramatic and film Klubs in secondary schools around Edo state
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Wednesday, 26th November – Masterclass by AGN Lagos State Chapter
Location: Lagos
Education, Legal, Intensive Acting & Industry Masterclass
Hosted and Facilitated by Amb. Dr. Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen (The Governor Himself)
Talent Networking Session
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Thursday, 27th November – Grande Finale & Book Launch
Location: Alliance Fran̤aise, Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi РLagos
Red Carpet Event
Official Launch of the Book: “A Trip in Motion” by Godson Osarenren
Tributes from Industry Giants & Global Guests
Live Performances & Media Unveiling
Closing Ceremony
Let’s Honour a Living Legend
Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen — 30 Years of Impact, Innovation & Immortality through Cinema.
