Ivie Okujaye Celebrates ‘Osamede’ as the “Happiest Call of My Career” After Facing Near Defeat
While enjoying a simple meal of noodles and eggs, Ivie Okujaye’s phone suddenly rang. On the other end was James Omokwe, offering her the lead...
While enjoying a simple meal of noodles and eggs, Ivie Okujaye’s phone suddenly rang. On the other end was James Omokwe, offering her the lead role in his upcoming Benin-themed film, Osamede. “That call was the most joyful moment of my career,” she recalls. “It caught me completely off guard. I hadn’t heard any buzz...