Ibrahim Chatta Invests Over N1.4 Billion of His Own Funds to Develop Impressive Film Village

• Significant Investment: Filmmaker Ibrahim Chatta has invested over N1.4 billion of his personal funds into creating a 74-acre film village in Oyo State, Nigeria.
• Cultural Focus: The film village is designed to preserve and showcase traditional Yoruba architecture and heritage, featuring indigenous-style houses and other culturally significant facilities.
• No External Funding: Chatta completed the project without relying on loans or grants, despite facing financial challenges over the four years it took to bring the vision to life.
• Cultural Promotion: The film village aims to become a hub for promoting Yoruba cultural heritage through film production and other cultural activities.

Renowned filmmaker and culture enthusiast Ibrahim Chatta has made headlines with his ambitious project: a 74-acre film village in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Chatta revealed that he invested a staggering N1.4 billion of his personal funds to bring this cultural haven to life, underscoring his deep commitment to preserving and promoting Yoruba heritage.

The film village, which took four years to complete, is a testament to Chatta’s dedication to Yoruba culture. Designed to showcase traditional Yoruba architecture, the village features indigenous-style houses, animal stables, and other facilities that reflect the rich cultural history of the Yoruba people.

Unlike many large-scale projects, Chatta’s film village was funded entirely without external assistance. The filmmaker chose not to rely on loans or grants, a decision that presented significant financial challenges but ultimately allowed him to maintain full control over the development. Despite the difficulties, Chatta’s passion for cultural preservation drove him to see the project through to completion.

“The aim of this film village is not just to create a space for film production but to serve as a cultural hub where the Yoruba heritage can be celebrated and preserved,” Chatta explained.

The village is expected to become a center for cultural activities, offering filmmakers and cultural enthusiasts a unique environment to explore and promote Yoruba traditions through their work.