Notable Nigerian filmmaker Jade Osiberu’s new feature film, ‘Gangs of Lagos’ is set to premiere as Prime Video’s first African original on April 7.
According to the global streaming service, Gangs of Lagos will premiere in Nigeria, sub-Saharan Africa, and worldwide exclusively on Prime Video.
Currently one of the highly anticipated films of 2023, ‘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.
The film features Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Chike Osebuka, Chioma Chukwuka, and Iyabo Ojo.
Directed and produced by Jáde Osiberu, the filmmaker said it’s a great opportunity to elevate Nigerian stories.
“I’m thrilled to be introducing audiences to this epic storyline and A-List talent from Nigeria with the launch of Gangs of Lagos. It’s a great opportunity to elevate Nigerian stories on a global scale with Prime Video.”
On her part, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, head of Nigerian Originals, Prime Video, said the feature sets the tone and standard.
“Gangs of Lagos is a unique story about family and friendship, against the action-packed backdrop and striking set pieces of the streets of Lagos. As the first Nigerian Original to launch on Prime Video, Gangs of Lagos sets the tone and standard, with the authentically Nigerian storyline in a genre that is so popular around the globe, making it a movie for our audiences at home and abroad.”