With gang rivalries amplified by upcoming elections, Gangs of Lagos captures family, friendship and duty, and the consequences in the fire of societal divide. Speaking to stars Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, and writer/director Jadesola Osiberu, we discover how on-set relationships and a passion for telling this story brought a palpable authenticity to our screens.
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Gangs of Lagos is a high-stakes, gritty, and hard-hitting action crime-thriller, with an authentic storyline, centred on a group of childhood friends who each have to navigate destiny, growing up on the bustling streets and neighbourhood of Isale Eko, Lagos. It features elaborate set pieces, action scenes, and engaging dialogue, balanced by a high-octane pace and emotionally grounded story at its core.
Gangs of Lagos builds on Prime Video’s commitment to delivering local and authentic African films and series to a global audience, including an exclusive overall deal with the director and producer of the movie, Jáde Osiberu and her production company Greoh Studios, who recently brought Prime Video customers the top-performing, crime-thriller, Brotherhood. Out now on Prime Video.
Written and directed by: Jade Osiberu
Starring: Tobi Bakre, Adesuwa Etomi-Wellington, Chike Osebuka, Zlatan, Chioma Chukwuka and Iyabo Ojo
Interviewed by Kianna Best
