Ayinla (film)

A reviewer scored the film 7 out of 10 saying "Conclusively, Ayinla proves to be worth the hype. That it succeeds is largely due to Adedimeji Lateef and director Tunde Kelani. No film is perfect, but this one takes its place among the Nollywood greats in recent times.^[11] Commenting on the movie in a Nigerian Tribune review, Adekunle Sulaimon said "some scenes where Ayinla songs are being sung, Adedimeji’s voice was not at par with the music played, and the feud between Bayewu and Ayinla was not adequately represented, a scene of their squabble is not enough to tell of the duo's arch-rivalry despite how heated their enmity was spoken of in Abeokuta." He rated the movie 8 out of 10.^[9] Also, a review published on The Lagos Review reiterated why the film was not exactly a biopic. "What the film lacks in biographical fidelity, it makes up for in performances, costuming, locations, props, etc. There is no controversy at all in describing Ayinla as a musical. Right from the first scene, the audience is immersed in the melodious baritone and drums that are characteristic of Omowura’s Apala music. This tempo is maintained through a significant part of the film. The implication of this is that there are no dull moments for the audience, at least until the melancholy of tragedy sets in."^[12] Vivian Nwajiaku of Afrocritik rated the film 6.4/10 and said, "Ayinla is undoubtedly an impressive film. What it lacks in plot, it makes up for with great acting. Indeed, in spite of its flaws, it places Nollywood on the right path and sets a precedent for future biopics".^[13]

Ayinla at IMDb