Ijogbon is a Nigerian 2023 coming-of-age adventure film produced by Kunle Afolayan and distributed by Netflix.[1] It is one of the three movies agreement signed by Kunle Afolayan with Netflix.[2] The film was written by Tunde Babalola and was released to Netflix on 13 October 2023.[3][4] The movie stars Gabriel Afolayan, Adunni Ade, Ex BBNaija star, Dorathy Bachor, Sam Dede, Femi Branch, Yemi Sodimu, Bimbo Manuel, Yemi Solade and a host of others.[5] The film was shot in Oyo State, in the KAP Film Village and Resort.[3]
| Ijogbon | |
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| Directed by | Kunle Afolayan |
| Written by | Tunde Babalola |
| Produced by | Kunle Afolayan |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Country | Nigeria |
Synopsis
editIjogbon, the coming-of-age adventure film tells the story of four teenagers from a remote village in the south-west area of Nigeria.[6] These four teenagers saw a pouch of diamonds in the strangest of ways and they chose to keep these diamonds, their decision to keep and conceal these diamonds despite the owners coming out to look for their diamonds led to some perilous events ahead of them, putting one of them in serious trouble.[1][7]
Cast
editSelected cast of the movie are:[2][7]
- Bimbo Manuel as Kabiesi
- Gabriel Afolayan as Brother Kasali
- Sam Dede as Rev. Sangodoyin
- Tana Adelana as Mama Oby
- Yemi Solade as Chief Owonifaari
- Yemi Sodimu as Principal
- Femi Branch as Banjo
- Adunni Ade as Chidera
- Funky Mallam as Kafachan
- Dorathy Bachor as Bisi
- Ruby Akubueze as Oby
- Ojuolape Kayode as Jamiu
- Oluwaseyi Ebiesuwa as Ranti
References
edit- ^ a b "Trailer Gives a Glimpse of Afolayan's 'Ijogbon' – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Afolayan's 'Ijogbon' Explores the Universality of Human Emotions – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ a b Chikelu, Chinelo (15 September 2023). "Netflix Releases Trailer For Kunle Afolayan's Ijogbon". Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ Stephen, Onu (15 October 2023). "MOVIE REVIEW: Ijogbon: Another 'diamond' coming-of-age story that shines brighter on morals". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ Udodiong, Inemesit (28 January 2023). "'Ijogbon': Here's your first look at Kunle Afolayan's new movie". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ Afolayan, Kunle (13 October 2023), Ijogbon (Drama, Thriller), Fawas Aina, Ebiesuwa Oluwaseyi, Ruby Akubueze, Golden Effects, retrieved 22 January 2024
- ^ a b "Kunle Afolayan wraps up shoot on Ijogbon". guardian.ng. 11 February 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.