Veteran Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has revealed the financial strain caused by rising diesel prices, sharing that his KAP Film Village in Igbojaye, Oyo State, spends around N11 million every four to five weeks just to power its operations.
Speaking on Instagram, Afolayan lamented the jump in diesel prices from about N995 per litre to N1,500 per litre, saying it has made sustaining his creative hub increasingly difficult. “The diesel we’ve been buying, we’ve been buying on credit… from N1,000 to N1,500, it’s not sustainable,” he explained, adding that even with solar power in place, the costs remain high.
Nigerian director Kunle Afolayan
The KAP Film Village, covering over 60 acres, serves as a major hub for Nollywood productions, training programs, and cultural events. It has supported projects like Netflix’s Aníkúlápó and Ijogbon. Afolayan appealed for support to expand his solar power infrastructure to reduce reliance on diesel.
The filmmaker’s disclosure comes amid widespread concerns about rising fuel prices in Nigeria, with petrol now above N1,230 per litre and diesel at N1,620 per litre, putting pressure on businesses and households alike.
Kunle Afolayan
Afolayan’s candid revelation has sparked discussions online about the challenges of running creative enterprises in Nigeria under rising operational costs, with many fans urging support for local content creators and infrastructure upgrades.
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