'Shina' director Muyiwa Adesokun didn't expect Netflix hit

His first film as a writer and director, Shina, remained on the Netflix Top 10 chart for weeks after its release on June 14, 2024, a surreal experience for him considering where he started from.

The filmmaker believes a good story must be marketable, but emphasises that the cost of filmmaking is incredibly daunting, making it difficult to create art for art’s sake.

In an exclusive interview with Pulse Nigeria, Adesokun discusses his journey as a filmmaker, and the future of his career.