Gangs of lagos

Loading the player... In honor of its first-ever original “Nollywood” film, Amazon Studios took over the Bryant Park Hotel, transforming it into a bustling mini-replica of select backdrops from “Gangs of Lagos,” a politically-charged action film featuring Nigerian film stars Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Tobi Bakre, Chike Osebuka, Chioma Akpotha, and Iyabo Ojo. The studio threw the star-studded “tentpole launch” to mark “the beginning of our original investment plans in Africa,” a studio representative told theGrio via email. Signage inside the Bryant Park Hotel for the New York City premiere of Amazon Studios’ original film, Gangs of Lagos. (theGrio Photo/Chinekwu Osakwe) “We are looking to work with original voices to create spectacular stories and events that audiences can connect with wherever they may be. With the balance of high-octane set pieces and the human story behind it,‘Gangs of Lagos’does that,” the rep said. The film follows a group of friends growing up together and attempting to navigate the Lagos gang scene while maintaining loyalty to the found family. According to Amazon, parts of the story came from director Jade Osiberu’s lived experience, though the film is heavily dramatized. Amazon Studios signed an exclusive overall deal with Osiberu and her production company, Greoh Studios, in 2022. Stars Bakre and Etomi-Wellington, the latter of whom was reportedly five months postpartum and breastfeeding during filming, performed multiple intense action scenes. But...

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Directed by filmmaker Jáde Osiberu, 'Gangs of Lagos' is the first African original film by Prime Video which joins the coveted group alongside ' RELATED ARTICLES What is the plot of 'Gangs of Lagos'? Not much has been officially revealed about the plot of 'Gangs of Lagos'. Per Amazon Studios website, " '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.." MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. We are one of the world’s fastest growing media-tech companies with hubs around the world. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader.

The first trailer for Jade Osiberu‘s action-packed crime thriller, “ Gangs of Lagos,” is finally here. And one word to describe it is… intense! Set in Isale Eko, Lagos, the movie follows a group of childhood friends as they navigate their destiny in a bustling city. The film features a star-studded cast, including Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Chiké, Tobi Bakre, Bimbo Ademoye, and more. “Gangs of Lagos” is Prime Video’s first African original movie, premiering exclusively on the streaming platform on April 7th. Watch the trailer below: