I was not born into theater politics –Lasun Ray

By Rowland 'Shuwa

Lasun Ray

Veteran Yoruba actor and producer, Lasun Ray Eyinwunmi, has called on artistes, especially of the Yoruba genre, to unite and work for the progress of the industry.

Lasun who spoke with this writer on Sunday during the audition of an upcoming movie held at the Ariya Garden of the Kwara Hotels, Ilorin, stated that for the industry to move ahead artistes, who are members, must be ready be work and not engage in frivolous search for power.  

In his words, “What I will just tell artistes especially Yoruba artistes is that we should do the real job which is our calling; it is your job that will lift you. Like I use to tell them, I was not born into theatre politics, I was born into the real acting stuff so I always advocate that we do the real job we have chosen for ourselves.

“If you exhibit your talent the best way you can and I also do mine the industry will be the better for it. For an example Adeyemi Afolayan is known for love stories, Ogunde is known for mystical stories, Ray Eyinwunmi for his acting acumen and so on. This was how the people of old laid the legacy that built the make believe industry in this country. So I see no reason why there will be no unity.”