Tunde Kelani
Tunde Kelani (born February 26, 1946), popularly known as TK, is a Nigerian filmmaker. In a career spanning more than four decades, TK specialises in producing movies that promote Nigeria's cultural heritage, particularly that of the Yoruba.
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Quotes
[edit]- African storytelling is unique because it preserves, interprets, and passes on culture.
- I started film making journey as photographer –Tunde Kelani 2 September 2025, THE SUN (Nigeria)
- You have to sacrifice everything to get what you want in life.
- I worked as cleaner while in London film school — Tunde Kelani 22 December 2023, DAILY TRUST (Nigeria).
- No, they call me TK mostly because when I'm working it is what people call me. I want people to be free with me because that way I get the best out of them.
- Why I'm not a Purist Filmmaker- Tunde Kelani 27 July 2019, THE INTERVIEW (Nigeria).
- My films are hits because I respect my audience. My name and reputation are all I have. There is a standard below which I cannot perform. It takes time and consistency for an audience to trust you.
- Piracy almost ruined me—Tunde Kelani 23 October 2016, THE PUNCH (Nigeria).
- I believe the secret to creative film-making is in books. That is why I tell young people to read as much as they can. It is a pity that Nigerians don’t like to read.
- Piracy almost ruined me—Tunde Kelani 23 October 2016, THE PUNCH (Nigeria).
