The Greatness & Legacy Of "Prince Alade Aromire" Still Lives OnSoundreloaded

Prince Muyideen Alade Agboola Aromire popularly known as “Alade Aromire” was one of the pioneering figures in the Nigerian Yoruba film industry—often regarded as a trailblazer who helped shape modern Nollywood, especially its Yoruba-language segment. His legacy is remembered in several powerful ways:

1. Pioneer Of Yoruba Home Video Film Industry

Alade Aromire was among the earliest filmmakers to popularize home video movies in the Yoruba film industry in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
He helped move Yoruba storytelling from stage drama and celluloid films into the more accessible video film format, which made movies cheaper to produce and widely available. This transition laid the foundation for what would later become Nollywood.

2. Founder Of Aromire Films

Through his production outfit, Aromire Films, he produced several popular Yoruba movies that shaped the industry’s standards. His works helped launch the careers of many Yoruba actors, directors, and crew members who later became household names.

3. Developer of Nigeria’s First Fully Digital Film Studio

One of his greatest contributions was establishing Nigeria’s first fully digital film studio, in Lagos.
This studio gave filmmakers access to professional equipment, editing tools, and shooting environments at a time when such facilities were scarce. It elevated the quality of Yoruba films and expanded opportunities for filmmakers.

4. Promoter Of Yoruba Culture

Aromire’s movies focused strongly on: Yoruba traditions, Folklore, Family Values, Community Issues, Morality and lessons. He helped preserve Yoruba heritage through storytelling, making him an important cultural figure.

5. Mentor And Industry Builder

Many filmmakers and actors who succeeded after him credit Aromire for: Mentorship, Training, Opportunities, Encouragement within the industry. He was seen as a father figure in Nollywood’s Yoruba wing.

6. Legacy After His Death

Alade Aromire passed away in 2008, but his influence remains visible in: The structure of the Yoruba film industry, The digitalization of Nigerian filmmaking, The home video revolution, The careers he influenced. He is remembered as a foundational pillar of Nollywood, a visionary who saw the future of video film before others embraced it.