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Lakatabu is a Nigerian crime drama film directed by Odunlade Adekola, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Akorede Ibrahim. The film explores themes of corruption, betrayal, and social insecurity while relying heavily on familiar tropes from Adekola's earlier works, including Mufu Olosa Oko (2013), Oyenusi (2014), and Alani Pamolekun (2015).
Plot
editThe story follows Lakatabu, a once loyal enforcer who turns against society after being betrayed by the king he helped ascend to power. His reign of terror, marked by kidnapping, murder, and chaos, serves as a metaphor for the destructive consequences of unchecked power and systemic corruption. The narrative is interwoven with flashbacks that explore Lakatabu’s motivations and his fraught relationships with key figures, including the Babalawo who granted him mystical powers.[1]
Cast
edit- Odunlade Adekola as Lakatabu
- Akin Lewis as King Folagbade
- Adebayo Salami as Commissioner of Police
- Bolaji Amusan as Officer Rotimi
- Ibrahim Chatta as Tuminse's Father
- Tina Mba as Queen
- Yomi Fash-Lanso as Inspector Doyin
- Femi Adebayo as Muyiwa
- Olakunle Da-Silva as Division Police Officer
- Lateef Adedimeji as Prince Adetola
- Adunni Ade as Adunni Ade
- Tunmise (as Adunni Adewale)
- Bolanle Ninalowo as Desmond
- Bukola Awoyemi as Adesewa
- Ganiu Nofiu as Muyiwa's Father
- Temidayo Adenibuyan
- Ina(as Tope Adenibuyan)
- Eniola Ajao as Business Partner's Daughter
- Aderinoye Babatunde
References
edit- ^ Afriff (2024-07-22). "5 Things to Know About the Nollywood Blockbuster 'Lakatabu'". Afriff. Retrieved 2024-11-20.