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 streaming platform 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 snags 7 nominations in 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards then go on to win 3 awards including Achievement in Makeup, Achievement in Visual Effects and Femi Adebayo going home with Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Adebayo also went ahead to win the Outstanding Male Actor in 2024 Abuja International Film Festival.
| Jagun Jagun | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Tope Adebayo Adebayo Salami |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Tolu Obanro |
| Country of origin | Nigeria |
| Original language | Yoruba |
| Production | |
| Producer | Femi Adebayo |
| Production company | Euphoria360Media Anthill Studio |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | August 10, 2023 |
Plot
editJagun 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 snatching a lot of kingdoms for wrong leaders, he soon becomes threatened by the arrival of the young warrior, Gbotija.[7][8]
Cast
edit- 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
- Rodney Kefas Namisi as Ojjo
Production and release
editJagun 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]
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.[11] 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. [12]
References
edit- ^ a b c 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. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Mosadioluwa, Adam (11 May 2024). "AMVCA2024: Femi Adebayo's 'Jagun Jagun' bags two awards". Tribune Online. 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". newtelegraphng.com. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Yoruba film 'Jagun Jagun' set to premiere on Netflix". P.M. News. 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". Tribune Online. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ Oluwayemi, Oluwapelumi. "Actress Bukunmi Oluwasina unveils daring role in "Jagun Jagun" – P.M. News". Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Acho, Affa (10 August 2023). "Nigerians Hail Actor Femi Adebayo's Netflix Epic Jagun Jagun". Leadership. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ Afigbo, Chinasa (12 August 2023). ""Record-breaking": Femi Adebayo's new film hits top 10 in 18 countries in 48 hrs". Legit.ng – Nigeria news. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ Netflix. "Weekly Top 10 lists of the most-watched TV and films". Retrieved 17 August 2023.
External links
edit- Jagun Jagun at IMDb