Jade Osiberu's 'Gangs of Lagos' has screened at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Announcing its TIFF outing, Osiberu shared on Instagram: "When I was dreaming about making #GangsOfLagos years ago, I could never have known just where the journey would take me but I couldn't be more grateful.
"We had an exclusive screening of #GangsOfLagos at #TIFF22 and the response was quite overwhelming. Many thanks to @tiff_net , the Deputy High Commission of Canada to Nigeria’s Trade Department, and our dear @primevideo @primevideonaija family for supporting us.
"Gangs Of Lagos , The first Amazon Original Film from Africa (pinch me) is coming soon to @primevideo @primevideonaija and we can’t wait to share it with you."
Shot in 2021, with Tobi Bakre in his debut lead role, the crime thriller is centered on a group of friends who each have to navigate destiny, growing up on the bustling streets and neighbourhood of Isale Eko.
The Prime Video Original's star-studded cast include Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Chike, Zlatan Ibile, Eniola Badmus, Iyabo Ojo, Yvonne Jegede, and Muiz Sanni of Ikorodu Bois with Kemi Lala Akindoju and Akin Omotoso as co-producers.