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The Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, released his latest title, Ijogbon, via Netflix on October 13, 2023, and has got people talking.

Here are 5 things Kunle Afolayan wants you to know about 'Ijogbon' | Pulse Nigeria

Faith Oloruntoyin

<h2>The Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, released his latest title, Ijogbon, via Netflix on October 13, 2023, and has got people talking.</h2>

<p>The <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/kunle-afolayans-ijogbon-trailer-takes-us-on-a-chaotic-adventure/765h1d0">feature film dives into the lives of four teenagers</a>, played by <strong>Ruby Akubueze</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Kayode Ojuolape</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Fawaz of Ikorodu Boiz</strong>,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Oluwaseyi Ebiesuwa</strong>, from a silent town called Oyo-Oke and their adventures after stumbling on a bag of hidden diamonds.</p>

<p>Written by&nbsp;<strong>Tunde Babalola</strong>,<strong> </strong>other<strong> </strong>cast includes&nbsp;<strong>Gabriel Afolayan</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Adunni Ade</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Manuel Bimbo</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Yemi Solade</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Sam Dede</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Gregory Ojefua</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Saeed Mallam</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Femi Branch</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Femi Adebayo </strong>and&nbsp;<strong>Dorathy Bachor</strong>.</p>

<p>Here are five interesting things about the production of Ijogbon:</p>

<p>Ijogbon's principal photography took 21 days in four locations but spent three months in the pre-production phase. The four locations include Bab'ode, Komu, Ibadan and Igbojaye.</p>

<p>The one hour and 55 minutes feature is a multilingual film featuring seven languages spoken by its cast. The languages are English, Yoruba, Mandarin, Igbo, Igbirra, French and local Beninois language.</p>

<h3>The acting debut of three cast members</h3>

<p>Another interesting thing to note is the fact that Ijogbon's cast is comprised of three people who made their acting debut. They are:</p>

<ul><li><strong>Ebiesuma Oluwaseyi</strong>, who played Ranti, one of the four teenagers, is an alumnus of KAP Film and Television Academy.</li><li><strong>Jamie Lee</strong>, who played Ming Ho, a Chinese investor, is in fact, a trader.</li><li><strong>Aisha Alabi</strong>, a US-based YouTuber, played Latifah, one of the indigenes of Oyo-Oke.</li></ul>

Three cast members made their acting debut on Ijogbon [Instagram/kapmotionpictures]

Three casts make their acting debut on Ijogbon [Instagram/kapmotionpictures]

<h3>Story inspired by unique location sites</h3>

<p>Ijogbon was inspired by two specific locations: a church in Komu and a mining site near the Cotonou border on the outskirts of the town.</p>

The mining scenes have got people talking [Instagram/kapmotionpictures]

<p><strong>Funky Mallam</strong>, a Hausa-speaking actor, who played the role of Kafanchan, a mercenary sent to Oyo-Oke, learnt how to speak Igbirra language for the film.</p>

<p><em>Ijogbon</em> is currently streaming on Netflix as one of the <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/6-promising-nigerian-titles-to-expect-this-october/nw41jvj">anticipated films for the month of October 2023</a>.</p>

Four interesting things you need to know about the production of Ijogbon [Instagram/kapmotionpictures]

Here are 5 things Kunle Afolayan wants you to know about 'Ijogbon'

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