Happy 50th Birthday to a Mentor of Mentors, Kolade Segun-Okeowo
By Oluwafemi Dosu
“A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you.” — Bob Proctor.
This Legendary Filmmaker and Actor of decades, Evang. Kolade Segun-Okeowo who marks his 50th birthday today, is among leaders who have made unquantifiable impacts in the lives of almost everybody they met. He is a Man of God par excellence who has used, and still using his God given wealth to bless lives and depopulate the kingdom of hell. God has also used him to planted make many movies for His glory.
Evangelist Kolade Segun-Okeowo popularly know as KSO is a good example of mentor through whom many have risen. He has trained, taught, and gave help to thousands of people especially in the movie industry. He has mentored mentors and successful filmmakers like Abayomi Ojo (PhD), Segun Oladoye (PhD), Francis Okolie, Adenike Aderemi-Fashikun, John Oguntuase, Omotoyosi Kayode-Babalola, Fiyinfolu Okedare, Toyin-Eso Fatunsin, Oluwafemi Dosu (Gospel Film News), Kayode Alao, Chioma Chukwulotam, Sam Adigun Ade, Tunde Owah, Dare Fayemi, amongst others.
Kolade Ayodeji Segun-Okeowo, KSO was born on January 26, 1971 to the family of late Akogun Segun Okeowo. KSO is the MD/CEO, Zionstones Media. He obtained Msc in International Relations (1997), B.A (Hons) History (1990).
He is an Actor/Film Producer/Director/Film Consultant, Playwright/ Publisher/Estate Manager since 1994 till date and has Diploma in Drama Leadership.
KSO is the first National Secretary, Nigeria Guild of Evangelical Moviemakers NGEM, a National President of All-Nigeria Conference of Evangelical Drama Ministers, ANCEDRAM (2009-2011).
He is also founding member of Guild of Gospel Movie Directors, GGMD. Provost, Christoline Film Academy, Ogijo. Publisher, Editor-in-Chief, Christian Movieworld Magazine. Director, Zion Stones Studios. Speaker, Trainer, Film Production Consultant and Lecturer.
Kolade Segun-Okeowo is a drama evangelist whose love for masses (especially the less priviledge) made him go into politics in order to serve people better and be part of decision making in Government. He is aspiring for a seat in the Ogun State House of Assembly.
Wow…….. Happy Birthday to you sir. Many more years of impact on Earth in Jesus name, age gracefully sir. How about the three scripts that are to be produced into movies to celebrate your birthday sir?