The much publicised Malete Film Village, located in Kwara State, has produced its first work, a television drama entitled Tangled. Described as an educational entertainment flick, promoters say the new soap will change the way we look at the world, especially Nigeria's political space.

Scripted by Dele Gbadebo and directed by Muyiwa Ademola, 'Tangled' is a story of tact, fate and the consequences of human actions in the face of selfish desires. It illustrates the conflicts that ensue between two determined figures: one who intends to obtain political power at all cost in order to perpetrate acts of decadence, and the other who altruistically wishes to serve and entrench the ultimate standards of humanitarian ideals, beliefs and foster national development.

Reviewers say the production is evolving at a crucial time when Nigeria is going through all sorts of transitions: politically and economically.

With this imaginative depiction of reality, not only is 'Tangled' destined to instigate Nigerians and our political leaders to reflect on their attitudes towards engendering what is best for Nigeria but also, as one of the big shots behind this production Adebayo Salami (who is the main producer) puts it, the soap is "bound to give credibility to the development and reputation of Nollywood".

For the film direction, Ademola was assisted by his contemporary, Tope Adebayo and a screen expert and academic, Emeka Dibia, Emelobe.

Before the commencement of this project and at the period of its conception, the expertise of ace filmmaker, Mr. Tunde Kelani who also serves as technical supervisor had come to bare, alongside with the administrative prowess of the Director of the Malete Film Village Mrs. Joke Silva and also Mr. Adebayo Salami, who is the producer. This team, in a statement signed by Tunde Onikoyi of the Film and Film Unit, Kwara State University has inspired a rare determination towards 'Tangled.'

It is also significant to mention that the production has been made possible with the massive support of Kwara State University and its 'Film and Film Unit', providing all the filming equipment to execute the project.

The objective, according to the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Rasheed Na'Allah" is to bridge the gap between the town and gown, the professionals and academics", and this idea has played out successfully.

Not only was the story conceived by lecturers of the School of Visual and Performing Arts such Dr. Yemi Atanda, Mr. Emeka Emelobe, Mr. Tunde Onikoyi and Mrs. Abiola Fashoranti, but students who desire a career in film from the school are currently taking part in the production either as supporting actors or crew members. The series will feature familiar faces of Nollywood such as: Adebayo Salami, Joke Silva, Antar Laniyan, Yemi Solande, Femi Adebayo, Kate Adepegba, Deji Adenuga, Ayo Adesanya, Fathia Balogun, Bukola Ogunnote and many others whose potentials of stellar performances surpass our mere anticipation and expectations.