Immediately, on Sunday 24th January 2016, Around 1pm, my attention as the publisher of Justpye was drawn to the post and immediately without no confirmation from the other parties (Lala and Mr Adeoti) I posted it under my new column (Pyetainment)
Now, this news spread deep and crossed even over the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Red Sea etc and Mr Kazim Adeoti started receiving numerous calls from friends, families, business associates as a result of my publication.
On my own part, I received calls from some notable stakeholders in entertainment industry, advising me to pull down the story because of the damages it might cause on the movie marketer's image. (I was surprised)
30 minutes later, Mr Muyideen Oladapo (Lala)gave me a call and narrated his own side of the story, how he collected a certain huge sum of money from Miss Omoyeni to produce Ọmọ Univeristy.
According to Actor Lala, the actress loan him some money to add to the production of the movie and not the marketer because the marketer didn't collect any money nor loan any money from the lady in question.
Muyideen Oladapo (Lala) said, she co-produced the movie with him and the gain and loss should be shared between them.
I deducted an important information from my conversation with Actor Lala that, he was the one who approached this lady for financial assistance in order to have a smooth production and promised that as soon as the marketer (Adekaz) pays, he will refund her money which he didn't fulfil (But he paid some)
According to Actress Omoyeni, I noted this from all what she sent to me and it is very important. Read what she wrote:
"It was lala I gave my money to yes I know and dats why it was lala I was running after for my money all along, but wen I arrested Lala last year and d executives of marketers association came into d matter they asked lala why he hasn't paid me he said because adekaz never paid him, then d association instructed me to let lala be and face adekaz instead. The association clearly instructed me to withdraw my case wit lala from d police and face d marketer since he's d one who's refused to pay, and Adekaz promised me in d presence of d marketers association dat he would pay before the end of 2015 yet failed again cos dats dsame way he's been promising next month after next month since 2014 dat he released d movie. U need to know how I used to beg dis man before since 2014 na beg I was begging him yet he refused to pay"
The story started getting more interesting, so I decided to meets the marketer, Mr Kazim Adeoti who marketed and distributed the movie ' Ọmọ Univeristy'
He narrated how, Lala came to his office to share the idea of Ọmọ Univeristy movie to him, appealing to him to market the movie because, according to him, he lived all movies that Mr. Kazim Adeoti has marketed so far, the quality and the professional touch. He is talented and vast in PR.
Adekaz CEO accepted to market the movie, even though he took a risk to market the movie. He said, he didn't collect or loan any money from the actress.
According to Adekaz, Mr Muyideen Oladapo (Lala) was the one who collected money from the lady... She arrested Lala sometimes ago because of the money.
Mr Kazim Adeoti also emphasized how he accepted the sale of the the movie on his brand.
He made it clear during the conversation that, the lady doesn't have any right to come to him to claim any money because she didn't co-produce the movie as she claimed.
Mr Adeoti moreover blamed Justpye for publishing a news not well confirmed before going to press. He demanded for an apology letter which we have done verbally and now.
In addition, the actress in question still claimed that, Mr Muyideen Oladapo is yet to pay up his debt of about 1.3million Naira.
My Conclusion:
After thorough investigation, I discovered that, Mr Muyideen Oladapo (Lala) is still owing Miss Omodeni 1.3 million NAira as claimed, and not the Marketer. Adekaz last year decided to pay some money to Mr Lala in order for him to balance up his debt with Miss Omoyeni"
Though, I might not be right but I think, in every business, especially when you are starting a business, you don't expect 100% gain. Debt and business are partners, but they must be manage.
I hope soon, the balance should be paid to Miss Omoyeni's account for smooth partnership and business relationship.
My Apology on the previous Headline
I owe you, Mr Kazim Adeoti, CEO of Adekaz Films LTD an apology for the publication on my blog on 24th JAnuary, 2016.
It was never my intention to create such an awkward and uncomfortable situation while I have caused unpleasant experience, I am able to see where I went wrong.
I am not in the habit of publishing untrue/fictions stories. My stories are always published based on the credibility of the source of the news and upon reasonable effort to confirm the veracity of the story from parties involved. Though, the headline was total misinformation and I acted unprofessionally.
I believe acquiring this insight will allow me to learn and grow and prevent similar issues in the future.
Please pardon me for this mistake of mine and I promised that all news and reports by any individual will be screened before publication.
I have taken down the offending stories and I hope you appreciate my investigative journalism approach towards this case.
Accept my apology sir with this publication of mine to give report of my investigation.
Sincerely,
Olayemi Esan
Justpye Publisher.