Jagun Jagun
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| Directed by | Tope Adebayo Adebayo Tijani |
| Produced by | Femi Adebayo |
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| Edited by | Dolapo Adigun |
| Music by | Tolu Obanro |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | Yoruba |
Jagun Jagun (The Warrior) is a 2023 Netflix original Yoruba film produced by Femi Adebayo Salami and Euphoria360 Media. [1] It was directed by Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo Salami. [2] The film stars Femi Adebayo, Adedimeji Lateef, Bimbo Ademoye, Faithia Balogun, Mr Macaroni, Bukunmi Oluwasina, Ibrahim Yekini and Muyiwa Ademola. It was released on Netflix on 10 August 2023.[1] It won the Best Indigenous Language Movie (West Africa) and the Best Costume Design award category at the 2024 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards. [3][4][5] It snagged 7 nominations in the 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards and then went on to win 3 awards, including Achievement in Makeup and Achievement in Visual Effects, and Femi Adebayo went home with the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award. Adebayo also went ahead to win Outstanding Male Actor in the 2024 Abuja International Film Festival.
Synopsis
Jagun Jagun tells the story of a warlord, Ogundiji, who begins to feel threatened by the potential of a young warrior, Gbotija, whose main aim is to avenge the death of his father. [6] Ogundiji has always been a dictator who has succeeded in taking over various kingdoms, but he is soon threatened by the arrival of the young warrior, Gbotija. [7][8]
Cast
- Femi Adebayo as Ogundiji
- Lateef Adedimeji as Gbotija
- Odunlade Adekola as Jigan
- Ibrahim Yekini as Gbogunmi
- Bukunmi Oluwasina as Kitan / Agemo
- Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello) as Oba Alayaki
- Fathia Balogun as Erinfunto
- Bimbo Ademoye as Morohunmbo
- Dayo Amusa as Ajepe
- Mr Macaroni as Moyale
- Yinka Quadri as Amoye
- Tope Adebayo as Arakunri
- Akinsanmi Adura as Okineto's Prince
- Kola Ajeyemi as Modede Prince
- Bose Akinola as Okineto's Wife
- Olutayo Amokade as Alabi
- Adeoye Adeyem Elesho as Wehinwo
- Ibrahim Chatta as Ikulende Agbarako
- Kunle Afod as Ditemola
- Yemi Elesho (Alfa Ebenezer)
- Muyiwa Ademola as Oniketo
- Aisha Lawal as Ajitoni
- Dele Odule as Alarinka
- Ayo Ajewole (Woli Agba) as Agbeloba
- Soji Taiwo as Modede Prince's Friend
Production and release
Jagun Jagun was filmed over a month's duration in southwestern Nigeria.[1] Actress Bukunmi Oluwasina disclosed that she was selected by Femi Adebayo Salami for her role in the film a year before production started. She also praised the production of the movie, describing the project as a "monumental undertaking".[9]
Femi Adebayo who also produced King of Thieves, said that the dream of Jagun Jagun was to surpass the success and achievements recorded by King of Thieves.[10][11]
On 10 August 2023, Jagun Jagun was released on Netflix to critical acclaim. Within 48 hours of release, it began trending in the United Kingdom and seventeen other countries.[12] It earned 2,100,000 views in its first three days, and 3,700,000 views by 20 August 2023, making it one of the top 10 most-watched non-English films globally during that period. [13]
References
- 1 2 3 Oloruntoyin, Faith (21 July 2023). "Here is your first look at Netflix's 'Jagun Jagun'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ↑ "Netflix Unveils 'Jagun Jagun (The Warrior)': An Epic Yoruba Tale of Power, Love, and Honor! » YNaija". YNaija. 22 July 2023. Archived from the original on 17 August 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ↑ Mosadioluwa, Adam (11 May 2024). "AMVCA2024: Femi Adebayo's 'Jagun Jagun' bags two awards". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ↑ tvcnewsng (11 May 2024). "AMVCA: Femi Adebayo's Jagun Jagun wins best indigenous film award – Trending News". Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ↑ Peaceman, Pandora (11 May 2024). "AMVCA 2024: Breath Of Life, Jagun Jagun, Others Win Big At 10th Edition (Full List) – New Telegraph". New Telegraph. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ↑ "Yoruba film 'Jagun Jagun' set to premiere on Netflix". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ↑ Oadotun, Shola-Adido (12 August 2023). "MOVIE REVIEW: Jagun Jagun raises bar for Nigerian epic films". Premium Times. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ↑ Mosadioluwa, Adam (10 August 2023). "Femi Adebayo's Netflix epic 'Jagun Jagun' earns fans' applause". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ↑ Oluwayemi, Oluwapelumi. "Actress Bukunmi Oluwasina unveils daring role in "Jagun Jagun" – P.M. News". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ↑ Acho, Affa (10 August 2023). "Nigerians Hail Actor Femi Adebayo's Netflix Epic Jagun Jagun". Leadership. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ↑ "Jagun Jagun, Reviewed: New Heights for the Nollywood Historical Epic". Open Country Mag. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ↑ Afigbo, Chinasa (12 August 2023). ""Record-breaking": Femi Adebayo's new film hits top 10 in 18 countries in 48 hrs". Legit.ng. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ↑ Netflix. "Weekly Top 10 lists of the most-watched TV and films". Retrieved 17 August 2023.
External links
- Jagun Jagun at IMDb