An interview with Mr creativity; Bayo alawiye

Mr Bayo Alawiye is one of the most creative and versatile TV production persons in the country, he has worked on the set of some of the best TV programs on TV, He created the popular TV sitcom ABOUT TO WED and also directed some episodes of the program, he also directs MTN WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE and he was also amongst the crew of MTN PROJECT FAME WEST AFRICA. There is no end to the contributions of this creative genius to the development of Television in the country, he has a new movie which he produced and directed called RICHIE RICHIE. let's meet the man I call "Mr creativity


Q: Can we meet the man Bayo Alawiye

Bayo: Bayo Alawiye is an actor,a director and a movie producer, B.A in theater arts from University of Ibadan, specialized in media and directing. Married to Victoria Oluwaseun Alawiye and blessed with two wonderful kids

Q: You attended University of ibadan did you have an encounter with theater greats like Prof. Adelugba and how did it impact your Life?

Bayo: Greatly, Not only him though...Femi Osofisan, Femi Fatoba, Jide Malomo, Bankole Bello, Bayo oduneye and more. They all remoulded Bayo Alawiye into what he is today.

Q: Did you start as an actor?

Bayo: Yes

Q: what was your first role on TV?

Bayo: A lover boy/armed robber on ija okan 2006

Q: and since then your career seems to have skyrocket, can you let us into the journey so far?

Bayo: Well, it did not skyrocket as you put it.I had my trying moments, at the time I was torn between being a popular face or being respected actor, i choose the latter. i will be less popular taking up roles that require training and my personalty does not agree with, because after Ija okan, I was bombarded with scripts everywhere, Instead I chose scripts that I could have artistic control over either as a Director or as a writer.It's better to be less popular I mean, so I tailored my career path along that path about five years ago.

Q: You have done well as a script writer and a director, can you share with us your Journey?

Bayo: it's not a smooth one, I must say. I got married under thirty, so you can Imagine the responsibility. Money was an issue most def. but what saved me was writing and directing, so I was able to choose the acting role I took up then, writing and directing saved me.

Q: thank you for sharing your time with us

Bayo: you are welcome!