The Digest:
Filmmaker Omoni Oboli reveals the personal drive behind her historic success. In an interview with Daily Independent, the director attributed the record-breaking performance of "Love In Every Word 2" to a philosophy of relentless excellence and a hands-on approach that ensures every project carries her unique signature.
Key Points:
- Oboli transitioned to directing to fully realize her scriptwriting vision.
- She reinvested early profits to build her filmmaking career without major personal purchases.
- The director champions female filmmakers in a previously male-dominated industry.
- She emphasizes "showing up excellently" regardless of the platform or budget.
- Oboli personally rewarded all cast and crew from the first film after its viral success.
- A promised sequel was greenlit after the original film hit five million views on YouTube.
- She maintains creative control, editing every film and refining multiple script drafts.
Sources: Daily Independent
