The new plot to Femi Adebayo’s hit comic film has the title, ‘The
Survival of Jelili’.
‘The Survival of Jelili’ is currently being shot in various locations
across southwest Nigeria and expected for a 2020 release in the
cinema.
The film is being directed by Desmond Elliot with assistance from
Temitope Adebayo and Okiki Afolayan.
Adebayo returns as his character, ‘Jelili’ who tries to try his hands
on different professions in his bid to attain success. Some of the
movie stars and comedians expected to feature in the film include
Toyin Abraham, Dele Odule, Desmond Elliot, Seyilaw, Gbenga Adeyinka
1st, Woli Agba, Arole, Papi Luwe, Aisha Lawal, Rachael Okonkwo and
Razak Olayiwola aka ojopagogo and Bolanle Ninalowo.
Femi Adebayo made headlines with the release of the comic film,
‘Jelili’ in 2011. In 2012, he attempted to make ‘Jelili Reloaded’ but
didn’t make much impact until 2019 when he began shooting the official
sequel, ‘Survival of Jelili’.
The actor had in 2012 confessed to getting favours after the release
of the comedy film. In an interview with the Leadership newspaper,
Adebayo said the ‘Jelili’ character has opened so many doors for him
and even earned him awards and several nominations in 2012.
