Beloved comic star and veteran Nollywood actor Hafiz Oyetoro, popularly known as Saka, has taken fans on an inspiring journey down memory lane, opening up about his decades-long professional relationship with top filmmaker and producer Femi Adebayo.
Speaking in a candid interview with African A-List, the iconic actor recalled how Femi Adebayo initially paid him just ₦30,000 for movie roles during the earlier stages of his production career. Fast-forward to today, that modest starting point has evolved into multi-million-naira paychecks as Adebayo cemented his spot among Nollywood’s highest-grossing box-office heavyweights. “Femi Adebayo is a fantastic, very hardworking, honest young man,” Saka stated warmly, describing his colleague as a relentless workaholic who truly knows his craft and honors professional relationships.
Beyond the financial growth, Saka highlighted the deep-seated respect, mutual trust, and camaraderie existing within their generational cohort, praising other Yoruba movie powerhouses like Odunlade Adekola and Ibrahim Chatta for maintaining healthy industry relationships. Saka’s heartwarming revelation serves as a powerful reminder that consistency, loyalty, and organic growth within Nollywood can yield massive rewards over time.
Does Saka and Femi Adebayo’s journey prove that sticking with honest filmmakers always pays off in the end? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
