Creative industry is viable source of alternative income – ‘Mr Ibu’

@SimonEchewofun John Okafor, a filmmaker, popularly known as ‘Mr Ibu’ has said the creative industry is capable of being a major revenue earner for the country if properly harnessed.

Ibu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that he was optimistic that the industry would attain new frontiers because of its increasing popularity among the public.

“I urge youths who are interested in making a name for themselves in the creative industry to take advantage of the immense potential the industry has to offer.

“If you can tap from your natural abilities and make the best use of them in generating creative ideas, it will go a long way at boosting your chances in the creative sector,’’ he said.

The filmmaker said that there was a lot of potential in comedy which is an integral part of the creative industry because of the diverse methods comedy could be used to entertain the audience.

“Some of the world’s famous comedians derived their fame from packaging and presenting their stupidity in a humorous way to their audience,” Ibu said.

He, therefore, urged upand-coming comedians to strive to bring out their best in whatever aspect of comedy they decided to veer into.

“In a world where there is so much tension and stress, people are looking for avenues to release their pent up energies as a means of relaxation.

“Laughter is the best medicine and if you are gifted in the art of making people laugh then you will surely make it as a comedian,” he said.