Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has praised governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for reconstructing the road to his film village.
He took to his Instagram page to show appreciation to the governor and wrote:
“GOVERNOR MAKINDE FULFILLS HIS PROMISE—RECONSTRUCTION OF ROAD TO KAP FILM VILLAGE BEGINS
When Kunle Afolayan opened the KAP Film Village & Resort in April 2025, it wasn’t just a win for the Nigerian film industry but a bold signal for rural revitalisation through creativity.
That promise is now being fulfilled in full colour as Governor Seyi Makinde greenlights the long-anticipated reconstruction of the 23-kilometre Okaka–Igbojaye–KAP Village Road.
The road connects several communities, including Okaka, Otu, Igbojaye, Komu, and the landmark KAP Village, and is more than just an asphalt stretch.
It’s a corridor of possibility—for filmmakers, for farmers, for young creatives, and for an entire local economy ready to rise.
A ROAD THAT OPENS DOORS
While the KAP Village will certainly benefit from better transport for its guests, students, tourists, and production crews, the impact goes much further.
The road connects multiple towns in Itesiwaju Local Government Area, enabling smoother transportation of goods and services, school access, agricultural trade, and overall economic activity.
WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE CREATIVE SECTOR
This development positions Oyo as a state truly investing in its creative economy. With improved infrastructure, KAP Village is set to host more local and international productions, residencies, and educational programs.
The village’s serene environment and state-of-the-art facilities make it a model for rural-based creative campuses in Africa.
Governor Makinde’s foresight in pairing infrastructure with culture is a strategic masterstroke, especially as Nigeria seeks to diversify its economy through soft power—film, tourism, and the arts.
We at Kap group specially thank the visionary governor for his dedication to the development of the entire Oyo state and more
@kapfilmvillageandresort @seyi_amakinde @oyostategovt @oyoaffairs”.
