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Like his best friend Obalola, Ify also lost his father at a young age and turned to the streets for survival. A gang member by day and local rapper by night, Ify is on the verge of getting a life-changing record deal when he is murdered in the war that engulfs everyone. It is Ify’s […]
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Mama Ify plays a pivotal role in Gangs of Lagos. As a single mother, she works as a market woman in the streets of Isale Eko where the movie’s story plays out, and raised her son, Ify, alone after the death of his father at a young age. A loving mother who supports her son […]
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In Isale Eko, a place known for being the earliest settlement of indigenes of Lagos, crime is a norm. There’s power in the streets, but to acquire that power is to be prepared for a game of life and death. Produced by both Kemi “Lala” Akindoju and Jadesola Osiberu, and directed by the latter, Gangs […]
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Whether you believe in it or not, manifestations have proven to be effective for a number of people, and Nigeria’s creative scene isn’t left out. The popular saying “a closed mouth is a closed destiny” consistently revalidates itself and proves that sometimes you just have to put things you want to happen into the universe. […]
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Nigerian born musical innovator, business leader and philanthropist, Mr. Eazy stays busy. As a recording artist, the Nigerian multihyphenate is the voice behind afropop hits Pour Me Water, Skin Tight and Leg Over, as well as groundbreaking collaborations with the likes of Beyoncé and J Balvin, and the creator of Banku Music; a fusion of […]
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Gangs of Lagos, the first African Original for Prime Video, is a high-stakes, gritty, and hard-hitting action crime-thriller with an authentic storyline about a group of friends who must navigate destiny while growing up on the bustling streets and neighbourhood of Isale Eko, Lagos. It features elaborate set pieces, action scenes, and engaging dialogue, balanced […]
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Best friends Obalola, Gift, and Ify are born and raised in Isale Eko, where politically affiliated gangs rule the streets. Obalola is the son of well-respected former king who was killed by a gun-wielding Eyo Masquerade when Obalola was only a baby. Obalola turns to petty crimes at an early age on the streets of […]
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Nicknamed Obirin larin Okunrin (woman amongst men), Gift is used to being one of the boys of Isale Eko and is just as ruthless. When Ify, one of her best friends is killed, Gift will stop at nothing to avenge him. A fierce and supportive friend, Gift is the soul of the group, and a […]
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