Tony ‘Montana’ Elumelu: Hollywood Calling

You know how my mind works. The thing works funny and that’s why people say I craze. The other day, I was watching one of Tony Elumelu’s many clips on Instagram — I think it was the one he was visiting one of his recipients in her factory in South Africa — and I noticed something. His carriage, his charisma, his bowlegs like Idris Elba and the fact that the camera loved him and I wondered, just how would this man fare on the large screen.

He understands camera angles, posturing, and blockings and he carries his clothes well with a style that remains eclectic. Immediately the thought came to my mind, but I pushed it back- Tony in a movie? That will be the day.

Then the super beautiful Tayo Elesin, a British Nigerian movie star with some very strong movie credits including the American hit series ‘Law and Order’ called in. Edgar, I am working on an $11m movie on a Nigerian adopted by Queen Victoria and would be shooting in Nigeria and the UK and I want you to be co-producer.

Immediately I sent Tony’s clip on the South African visit and she screamed- oh my God, ohh my God. He photographs well and I said, I was just thinking about this before your call came.

Would you consider him in a big role as this would open up a whole new vista in the N3 trillion entertainment industry? Imagine Tony on a movie set. She loved the idea and asked if he would agree.

I said nothing is impossible in this life, let’s pray about it and when he is in a good mood after UBA announce their latest results, we ask him.

My people, fear is catching me. Any advice?