Lanre’ Obisesan: From Pharmacist to FilmmakerCEFR A1
9 Jun 2025
Adapted from Zita Zage, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Inatimi Nathus, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- Lanre’ Obisesan is a filmmaker from Nigeria.
- He used to work as a pharmacist.
- He wants to tell stories that help people.
- His first film is called "Dokita Musa".
- This film is about a boy with a speech problem.
- Lanre’ believes all stories are important.
Difficult words
- filmmaker — A person who makes movies.
- pharmacist — A person who prepares and sells medicine.
- story — A narrative or tale about events.stories
- speech — The ability to talk or express words.
- important — Something that matters a lot.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think stories are important?
- What kind of stories do you like to hear?
- How can films help people?
- Do you know any filmmakers?
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