Cartoon Network and Max announced the all-Nigerian cast for Cartoon Network and Max production, Iyanu. The series is slated for release in the US on Cartoon Network and Max in 2025.
As a Lion Forge Entertainment production, Iyanu is an adaptation of Dark Horse Comics/YouNeek Studios’ graphic novel series Iyanu: Child of Wonder by award-winning Nigerian creator and producer Roye Okupe.
Iyanu’s voice cast includes Serah Johnson (Moji) Okey Jude, Samuel Kugbiyi, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Stella Damasus (Gone), and Shaffy Bello.
Iyanu is a superhero tale set in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland, which draws from Nigerian culture, music and mythology. Drawing deeply from the Yoruba people, the animated series follows a teenage orphan girl, Iyanu, who spends her days studying history and ancient arts but yearns for a normal life.
As a Lion Forge Entertainment production, Iyanu is an adaptation of Dark Horse Comics/YouNeek Studios’ graphic novel series Iyanu: Child of Wonder by award-winning Nigerian creator and producer Roye Okupe.
Iyanu’s voice cast includes Serah Johnson (Moji) Okey Jude, Samuel Kugbiyi, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Stella Damasus (Gone), and Shaffy Bello.
Iyanu is a superhero tale set in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland, which draws from Nigerian culture, music and mythology. Drawing deeply from the Yoruba people, the animated series follows a teenage orphan girl, Iyanu, who spends her days studying history and ancient arts but yearns for a normal life.
- 5/20/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
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BAFTA Film Award Noms
Kicking ass and taking noms: After a competitive longlist stage, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer pulled out in front at BAFTA, clocking a leading 13 noms Thursday morning. The film’s haul included Best Film, Director and Adapted Screenplay. The pic was one nomination away from equaling All Quiet on the Western Front’s record 2023 haul of 14 noms. Trailing Nolan is Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, who clocked 11 nominations with his latest black comedy, Poor Things. Lanthimos’ movie’s haul also includes Best Film alongside outstanding British Film, Best Actress for Emma Stone and Adapted Screenplay for Tony McNamara. Greta Gerwig’s box office smash Barbie fell away somewhat, notching up just five noms after being longlisted...
BAFTA Film Award Noms
Kicking ass and taking noms: After a competitive longlist stage, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer pulled out in front at BAFTA, clocking a leading 13 noms Thursday morning. The film’s haul included Best Film, Director and Adapted Screenplay. The pic was one nomination away from equaling All Quiet on the Western Front’s record 2023 haul of 14 noms. Trailing Nolan is Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, who clocked 11 nominations with his latest black comedy, Poor Things. Lanthimos’ movie’s haul also includes Best Film alongside outstanding British Film, Best Actress for Emma Stone and Adapted Screenplay for Tony McNamara. Greta Gerwig’s box office smash Barbie fell away somewhat, notching up just five noms after being longlisted...
- 1/19/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Gangs of Lagos is not your father’s Nollywood.
Jáde Osiberu’s gritty crime-thriller, which bowed on Amazon Prime Video on April 7 bears little resemblance with the cheap, mostly direct-to-video, movies that used to define the Nigerian movie business. The film spins an epic, Scorsese-esque tale of the rise of three childhood friends — played by Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi-Wellington and Chike Osebuka — through the ranks of one of the city’s most violent gangs. The elaborate stunt work and action set pieces, one involving a machetes-and-shotguns rumble on the streets of Lagos, another a Godfather-style ambush at a swanky political soiree, mark Gangs as an altogether different kind of Nigerian movie.
“I was definitely terrified making it,” says Osiberu, “[but] I wanted to tell this story and to show that this kind of film could come out of Nigeria.”
Amazon, which signed Osiberu and her Greoh Studios label to a...
Jáde Osiberu’s gritty crime-thriller, which bowed on Amazon Prime Video on April 7 bears little resemblance with the cheap, mostly direct-to-video, movies that used to define the Nigerian movie business. The film spins an epic, Scorsese-esque tale of the rise of three childhood friends — played by Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi-Wellington and Chike Osebuka — through the ranks of one of the city’s most violent gangs. The elaborate stunt work and action set pieces, one involving a machetes-and-shotguns rumble on the streets of Lagos, another a Godfather-style ambush at a swanky political soiree, mark Gangs as an altogether different kind of Nigerian movie.
“I was definitely terrified making it,” says Osiberu, “[but] I wanted to tell this story and to show that this kind of film could come out of Nigeria.”
Amazon, which signed Osiberu and her Greoh Studios label to a...
- 4/21/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amazon Prime Video launched the latest chapter in its global expansion Thursday night in Nigeria with the flashy premiere of its first African Original, “Gangs of Lagos,” a gritty crime thriller from celebrated multi-hyphenate Jade Osiberu.
At a packed house on Lagos’ ritzy Victoria Island, luminaries from the Nigerian film and fashion industries turned out to toast a movie that electrified the boisterous homegrown crowd ahead of its global release.
“I’m overwhelmed,” said Osiberu after a rousing ovation. “It’s a dream come true.”
“Gangs of Lagos,” which drops globally on Prime Video on Friday, is the first film to come out of the streamer’s three-year overall deal with Osiberu, the creator of domestic box-office sensations “Sugar Rush” and “Isoken” — one of a host of recent pacts with Nigerian creators from the U.S. tech giant as it tries to outflank Netflix in Africa’s biggest market.
Ned Mitchell,...
At a packed house on Lagos’ ritzy Victoria Island, luminaries from the Nigerian film and fashion industries turned out to toast a movie that electrified the boisterous homegrown crowd ahead of its global release.
“I’m overwhelmed,” said Osiberu after a rousing ovation. “It’s a dream come true.”
“Gangs of Lagos,” which drops globally on Prime Video on Friday, is the first film to come out of the streamer’s three-year overall deal with Osiberu, the creator of domestic box-office sensations “Sugar Rush” and “Isoken” — one of a host of recent pacts with Nigerian creators from the U.S. tech giant as it tries to outflank Netflix in Africa’s biggest market.
Ned Mitchell,...
- 4/7/2023
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon is set to release its first original African movie, Gangs of Lagos, on Prime Video on April 7.
The action crime thriller is directed by Jáde Osiberu, and stars Nigerian actors Tobi Bakare, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Chike Osebuka, Chioma Chukwuka, and Iyabo Ojo. The pic, filled with action scenes, centers on a group of childhood friends who each have to navigate growing up in the bustling streets and neighbourhood of Isale Eko, Lagos, the country’s largest city.
“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,” said Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, head of Nigerian originals at Prime Video, in a statement.
The first original for Amazon coming from Nollywood signals Nigeria as Africa’s most populous nation...
The action crime thriller is directed by Jáde Osiberu, and stars Nigerian actors Tobi Bakare, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Chike Osebuka, Chioma Chukwuka, and Iyabo Ojo. The pic, filled with action scenes, centers on a group of childhood friends who each have to navigate growing up in the bustling streets and neighbourhood of Isale Eko, Lagos, the country’s largest city.
“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,” said Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, head of Nigerian originals at Prime Video, in a statement.
The first original for Amazon coming from Nollywood signals Nigeria as Africa’s most populous nation...
- 3/23/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Prime Video is taking audiences to Africa with “Gangs of Lagos”.
The streamer announced its first original African movie on Monday set in Nigeria. The film comes from acclaimed filmmaker, Jáde Osiberu, who serves as director and stars Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Chike Osebuka, Chioma Chukwuka, and Iyabo Ojo.
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“‘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,” said Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, head of Nigerian Originals, Prime Video. “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.”
Gangs of Lagos...
The streamer announced its first original African movie on Monday set in Nigeria. The film comes from acclaimed filmmaker, Jáde Osiberu, who serves as director and stars Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Chike Osebuka, Chioma Chukwuka, and Iyabo Ojo.
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“‘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,” said Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, head of Nigerian Originals, Prime Video. “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.”
Gangs of Lagos...
- 3/20/2023
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
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Amazon Prime Video has signed a three-year overall deal with Nigerian filmmaker Jáde Osiberu that will see her develop and produce original scripted TV series and feature films for the global streamer through her production company Greoh Studios.
One of Nigeria’s best-known and most successful director/producers, Osiberu is behind such features as Isoken (2017) and Sugar Rush (2019) and is the creator/writer/director of Amazon’s highly-anticipated new Nigerian original movie Gangs of Lagos, which Amazon is screening at the Toronto Film Festival this year. The movie is set to launch as the first Nigerian original exclusively on Prime Video later this year.
“I am overjoyed with this collaboration and already feel like I’m part of the Prime Video and Amazon Studios family,” said Osiberu. “It will be an absolute pleasure to introduce Prime Video audiences to the most exciting talent...
Amazon Prime Video has signed a three-year overall deal with Nigerian filmmaker Jáde Osiberu that will see her develop and produce original scripted TV series and feature films for the global streamer through her production company Greoh Studios.
One of Nigeria’s best-known and most successful director/producers, Osiberu is behind such features as Isoken (2017) and Sugar Rush (2019) and is the creator/writer/director of Amazon’s highly-anticipated new Nigerian original movie Gangs of Lagos, which Amazon is screening at the Toronto Film Festival this year. The movie is set to launch as the first Nigerian original exclusively on Prime Video later this year.
“I am overjoyed with this collaboration and already feel like I’m part of the Prime Video and Amazon Studios family,” said Osiberu. “It will be an absolute pleasure to introduce Prime Video audiences to the most exciting talent...
- 9/14/2022
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Biyi Bandele, the Nigerian playwright, novelist and writer-director known for his adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “Half of a Yellow Sun,” died Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria. His daughter Temi Bandele announced the news of his passing on Facebook. He was 54.
No cause of death was revealed.
“Biyi was a prodigiously talented writer and film-maker, as well as a loyal friend and beloved father,” she wrote on Bandele’s official page. “He was a storyteller to his bones, with an unblinking perspective, singular voice and wisdom which spoke boldly through all of his art, in poetry, novels, plays and on screen. He told stories which made a profound impact and inspired many all over the world. His legacy will live on through his work.”
The post continued, “He was taken from us much too soon. He had already said so much so beautifully, and had so much more to say.
No cause of death was revealed.
“Biyi was a prodigiously talented writer and film-maker, as well as a loyal friend and beloved father,” she wrote on Bandele’s official page. “He was a storyteller to his bones, with an unblinking perspective, singular voice and wisdom which spoke boldly through all of his art, in poetry, novels, plays and on screen. He told stories which made a profound impact and inspired many all over the world. His legacy will live on through his work.”
The post continued, “He was taken from us much too soon. He had already said so much so beautifully, and had so much more to say.
- 8/9/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Crime thriller Gangs Of Lagos and comedy series Lol: Last One Laughing Naija will be released later this year.
Amazon Prime Video has unveiled its first Nigerian originals; crime-thriller Gangs Of Lagos and comedy series Lol: Last One Laughing Naija to be released later this year.
Prime Video has launched its first local marketing campaign in the country and will allow customers to subscribe to the streamer using local currency (Nigerian Naira) for the first time.
Gangs Of Lagos follows a group of friends growing up in a Lagos neighbourhood and stars Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, and Chiké. Jade Osiberu...
Amazon Prime Video has unveiled its first Nigerian originals; crime-thriller Gangs Of Lagos and comedy series Lol: Last One Laughing Naija to be released later this year.
Prime Video has launched its first local marketing campaign in the country and will allow customers to subscribe to the streamer using local currency (Nigerian Naira) for the first time.
Gangs Of Lagos follows a group of friends growing up in a Lagos neighbourhood and stars Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, and Chiké. Jade Osiberu...
- 8/5/2022
- by Ellie Calnan
- ScreenDaily
Global streamer Prime Video is supercharging its investment in Nigeria by unveiling its first Amazon Originals from the country, and for the first time allowing customers to sign up in the local currency, the Naira.
The originals, action flick Gangs of Lagos and unscripted series Lol: Last One Laughing Naija, come as Prime Video unveiled its first local marketing campaign and soon after rival Netflix revealed a wide slate of African titles, including Nigerian originals. Amazon also unveiled its first suite of Southeast Asian local-language originals this week.
The local Prime Video service, priced at 2,300Ngn (5.50) per month, also includes global original series and movies and Hollywood and Nollywood titles.
“From local payment and a full-scale local marketing campaign, to more local content specifically for Nigerian customers, our investment in Nigeria is a significant step towards our broader expansion plans in Africa and our ambition to be the most local of global streaming services,...
The originals, action flick Gangs of Lagos and unscripted series Lol: Last One Laughing Naija, come as Prime Video unveiled its first local marketing campaign and soon after rival Netflix revealed a wide slate of African titles, including Nigerian originals. Amazon also unveiled its first suite of Southeast Asian local-language originals this week.
The local Prime Video service, priced at 2,300Ngn (5.50) per month, also includes global original series and movies and Hollywood and Nollywood titles.
“From local payment and a full-scale local marketing campaign, to more local content specifically for Nigerian customers, our investment in Nigeria is a significant step towards our broader expansion plans in Africa and our ambition to be the most local of global streaming services,...
- 8/5/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Click here to read the full article.
Amazon Prime Video is making a major push in Nigeria, underlining Africa’s most populous nation as one of the key battlegrounds in the streaming wars.
With a marketing drive currently underway and Nigerians now able to subscribe to the service in local currency for the first time, Prime Video on Friday unveiled two Nigerian originals, the first creative results of a series of recent deals.
Feature film Gangs of Lagos is described as a “high-stakes, gritty and hard-hitting action crime-thriller,” centered on a group of friends growing up on the streets of Nigeria’s largest city. Starring Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi-Wellington and Chiké, the film was directed and produced by Jade Osiberu, produced by Kemi Lala Akindoju and co-produced by Akin Omotoso. It will launch on Prime Video in Nigeria and internationally later this year.
Unscripted series Lol: Last One Laughing Naijia,...
Amazon Prime Video is making a major push in Nigeria, underlining Africa’s most populous nation as one of the key battlegrounds in the streaming wars.
With a marketing drive currently underway and Nigerians now able to subscribe to the service in local currency for the first time, Prime Video on Friday unveiled two Nigerian originals, the first creative results of a series of recent deals.
Feature film Gangs of Lagos is described as a “high-stakes, gritty and hard-hitting action crime-thriller,” centered on a group of friends growing up on the streets of Nigeria’s largest city. Starring Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi-Wellington and Chiké, the film was directed and produced by Jade Osiberu, produced by Kemi Lala Akindoju and co-produced by Akin Omotoso. It will launch on Prime Video in Nigeria and internationally later this year.
Unscripted series Lol: Last One Laughing Naijia,...
- 8/5/2022
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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