Dimoko-Korkus interview part 1 of 4
Lead us into your background.
....I am Taiwo Obude the son of Chief Alex Obude, the Eson of Uselu, in Benin-city Edo State. I am a Benin by birth, and hail form Ikpobe -okha L.G.A. also in Benin I am from a polygamous home, I have a twin sister, and I am the 5th child of my mother. I grew up in Benin- City, where I attended my primary school, and my higher Education was at Auchi. I was brought up in a disciplined home, because my father was a tough man, he thought us how to be independent, and how to succeed in life I see a lot of my father in me.
When did you begin your acting career and what was the name of the movie?
...I started acting about 10 years ago, I was actually introduced into acting by my friend Leonard Ajayi- Odekhiran (KHAMILEON) he told me about his idea about film making and asked me if I could act, I told him I have never acted before, but I would love to if given the opportunity. That was how I came into acting, and my first movie was Under-Pressure.(Shot in Holland)
You are also a journalist in Holland how do you combine acting and the pressure that comes with journalism?
...Yes I am also a journalist. I love to write and contribute to the society, and the only way I could do that was to join The Voice magazine team. Joining The Voice has given me a lot of experience. I have been able to organise myself so that the things I do, don't clash with each other, and besides I also have a full time job. I work in the logistic sector here in Holland .it's a company responsible for food distribution.
Does being based abroad also make you a part of Nollywood?
...I am based abroad but I see myself as a part of Nollywood, because Nigerian movies are not just made in Nigeria any more. There are producers coming to Europe to shoot movies, and I have had the opportunity to work with LIZ Benson, Saint Obi, Jim Iyke, Patience Ozorkwo, Peter Gabriel- Muonagor and Shan George. Nollywood is getting bigger by the day and it's not just confined to Nigeria alone. Nollywood movies are now done in America, Holland, Italy, Belgium, London and even Germany, so I think I am a part of the growing system.