Actor and director Deyemi Okanlawon has described his recent foray into the Japanese entertainment industry a life-changing experience.
In March 2025, Okanlawon made his Asian debut through a production partnership with NHK Japan, one of the top networks in the region.
In an interview with Nollywood on Radio, Deyemi shared his thoughts on his three-month experience filming a sci-fi television series in Tokyo, where he played an African character.
Okanlawon, who traveled to Tokyo with his family, emphasized the opportunity as proof of the global reach of Nollywood talent.
In his words: “I just got back from filming a sci-fi television series in Japan. They needed an African character, did their research, and called me on board. I was there for three months filming. It was the best experience of my life. If there is anything you know about the Japanese, it is that they have the spirit of excellence. Japan was eye-opening, every Nigerian should in one way experience Japan, it’d open up our minds to the possibility of what life should be like.”