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In case you are wondering, this is not just a Nollywood problem, even Hollywood struggles with movie titles. The famous Pretty Woman was almost called 3,000, Titanic initially went by Planet Ice, Quentin Tarantino‘s legendary Pulp Fiction was originally named Black Mask and American Pie went by Comfort Food, to …

A five-year film journey, the gritty crime thriller follows three friends chasing their dreams and destiny on the dangerous streets of Isale Eko. Tobi Bakre takes the lead as Obalola, supported by Adesua Etomi-Wellington (Gift) and Chike-Ezekpeazu Osebuka (Ify). Making this movie, that would become Prime Video’s first original from …

The Gangs of Lagos talent brought Africa to the World with tastemaker screenings hosted in London & New York. Jade Osiberu, Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi-Wellington and Chioma Chukwuka were joined by celebrities and influencers to celebrate the launch of Gangs of Lagos on Prime Video.

Popular Nollywood actress, Chioma Akpotha has disclosed the producer of the movie ‘Gangs of Lagos’ had to pay some residents of Isale Eko before they were allowed to shoot the movie in the area. The thespian, who played the character of Mama Ifeanyi disclosed this in a recent interview on …

The Federal Government has said it cannot ban ‘Gangs of Lagos’ following the controversies that have trailed the movie since its release. Naija News reports that the Executive Director and CEO of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Adedayo Thomas, made this known in a chat with Vanguard …

The billboard housing an advert of the film, Gangs of Lagos situated at the third Maryland Bridge was destroyed days after the Lagos State Government condemned the promoters, describing the movie as a mockery of the heritage of Lagos. Recall the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, in …

Nigerian rapper, Olanrewaju Ogunmefun David, popularly known as Vector Tha Viper, has slammed the producers of the movie Gangs of Lagos, noting that ‘Eyo’ prays for prosperity and not gun shooting criminals. The rapper, who recently tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Yinka, via his verified Twitter page on Wednesday said …

The Lagos State Government has condemned the promoters of the Gangs of Lagos film over what it described as “cultural misrepresentation” as well the movie making a mockery of the Heritage of Lagos. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, in a statement on Wednesday, expressed her disappointment …

The action crime thriller centres around friends who grow up in a rough part of Lagos and are sucked into gang life. They have to navigate the consequences of their actions while also trying to achieve lofty ambitions. The film’s narrative is fueled by political drama that looks strangely similar …

The government doesn’t like the portrayal of the Eyo masquerade as a gun-wielding villain. The Lagos State Government has issued a strongly-worded rebuke against ‘Gangs of Lagos’, a new Nollywood film that started streaming on Prime Video on April 7, 2023.