Lovers of Nigerian made action movies are in for a swell time as a new movie titled ‘Gangs of Lagos’ is now gaining moment on the cinemas among movie buffs. The movie revolves around three groups of friends who have to walk different paths while growing up on the main streets and neighborhood of Isale Eko, Lagos.
The movie is produced by Jade Osiberu, whose interpretation of the movie is told from the perspective of a man caught in a world of crime, betrayal, and power.
The movie tells the story of Obalola Tobi Bakare, a promising lad whose big dreams of leaving the crime-laden streets of Isale Eko, Lagos are dashed when his foster father is brutally murdered.
Growing up alongside his best buddies Gift (Adesua Etomi-Wellington) and Ify (Chike), Obalola soon learns that turning his back on the only life he has known is not as easy as he thought.
Gangs of Lagos is an interesting tale that grips your attention and keeps it till the end of the movie. The cinematography is perfect and every shot and camera movement adds flavor to the plot, giving you a look into the slums of Lagos and those who run it as you’ve probably never seen before.
The characters are relatable, their motives and motivations make them well-rounded, and the actors all bring their A-games to sell their various roles.
One of the down sides of the movie is that the action at certain point was disappointing. Secondly, the character of Gift was left in the shadows a bit. Oba and Ify’s backstories were explored but not with that of gift.
The movie cast includes: Tobi Bakare, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Chike Osebuka, Olarotimi Fakunle, Chioma Chukwuka, Bimbo Ademoye and Iyabo Ojo. It also includes popular names like Zlatan, Debo “Mr Maraconi” Adedayo, Yhemolee, Pasuma, Toyin Abraham, Tayo Faniran, Damilola Ogunsi, and Funke Williams.
