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Gangs of Lagos Review: A Haunting Portrait of the Dark Side of Lagos
Gangs of Lagos exposes the dark reality of gang violence and political influence in Nigeria. This bold crime drama tells the story of three young people accepting their destiny and how their lives unravel.
Gangs of Lagos is a powerful and haunting exploration of gang crimes in Lagos, Nigeria. Through gripping cinematography, the movie paints a vivid portrait of the dark side and of the harsh realities of life on the streets of Lagos. The movie which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on the 7th of April, follows the story of rival gangs as they battle for control of the city’s criminal underworld. As the characters battle for power and money, the audience is left to ponder the devastating effects of crime in Lagos and its ripple effects on the lives of its citizens.
The film’s focus on gangs in Lagos
Gangs of Lagos, a Nollywood thriller released in 2023 centers around the lives of young gangsters in Lagos State, Nigeria. Directed by Jade Osiberu, the film stars Tobi Bakre [Obalola], Chike Ezekpeazu — Osebuka [Ifeanyi, Pana], Adesua Etomi [Gift] as the three youngsters gangsters, born in Isale Eko where politically affiliated gangs rule the street. Through their stories, Gangs of Lagos paints a vivid picture of the reality of gang crime in Lagos, showing the…
