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Jagun Jagun

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]

Jagun Jagun
Directed byTope Adebayo
Adebayo Salami
Starring
Music byTolu Obanro
Country of originNigeria
Original languageYoruba
Production
ProducerFemi Adebayo
Production companyEuphoria360Media Anthill Studio
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseAugust 10, 2023 (2023-08-10)

Plot

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Jagun 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

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Production and release

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Jagun 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

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  1. ^ a b c Oloruntoyin, Faith (21 July 2023). "Here is your first look at Netflix's 'Jagun Jagun'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Netflix Unveils 'Jagun Jagun (The Warrior)': An Epic Yoruba Tale of Power, Love, and Honor! » YNaija". YNaija. 22 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  3. ^ Mosadioluwa, Adam (11 May 2024). "AMVCA2024: Femi Adebayo's 'Jagun Jagun' bags two awards". Tribune Online. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  4. ^ tvcnewsng (11 May 2024). "AMVCA: Femi Adebayo's Jagun Jagun wins best indigenous film award – Trending News". Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Yoruba film 'Jagun Jagun' set to premiere on Netflix". P.M. News. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  7. ^ Oadotun, Shola-Adido (12 August 2023). "MOVIE REVIEW: Jagun Jagun raises bar for Nigerian epic films". Premium Times. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  8. ^ Mosadioluwa, Adam (10 August 2023). "Femi Adebayo's Netflix epic 'Jagun Jagun' earns fans' applause". Tribune Online. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  9. ^ Oluwayemi, Oluwapelumi. "Actress Bukunmi Oluwasina unveils daring role in "Jagun Jagun" – P.M. News". Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  10. ^ Acho, Affa (10 August 2023). "Nigerians Hail Actor Femi Adebayo's Netflix Epic Jagun Jagun". Leadership. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ Netflix. "Weekly Top 10 lists of the most-watched TV and films". Retrieved 17 August 2023.
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