What is 'Gangs of Lagos' about? Plot of Nigerian crime-thriller on Prime video explained

Directed by filmmaker Jáde Osiberu, 'Gangs of Lagos' is the first African original film by Prime Video
PUBLISHED APR 6, 2023
Tobi Bakre (Brotherhood) as Obalola, Adesua Etomi-Wellington (The Set Up 2) as Gift and Chike as Panama play best friends in Gangs of Lagos. (Instagram/ @Jadeosiberu)
Tobi Bakre (Brotherhood) as Obalola, Adesua Etomi-Wellington (The Set Up 2) as Gift and Chike as Panama play best friends in Gangs of Lagos. (Instagram/ @Jadeosiberu)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: One of the most highly anticipated films, 'Gangs of Lagos', is coming soon on April 7, 2023, on Amazon Prime Video. Delivering on their word, Prime Video sets sail into the Nigerian film industry aka Nollywood, the second-largest film industry in the world, expanding its services to the audiences in Nigeria which acts as a major market in Africa for Prime Video. 

Directed by filmmaker Jáde Osiberu, 'Gangs of Lagos' is the first African original film by Prime  Video which joins the coveted group alongside 'The Boys', 'Riches', and 'Coming 2 America'.  Check out the plot for this Nigerian crime thriller below. 

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What is the plot of 'Gangs of Lagos'?

Not much has been officially revealed about the plot of 'Gangs of Lagos'. Per Amazon Studios website, " 'Gangs of Lagos' is a high-stakes, gritty, and hard-hitting action crime-thriller, with an authentic storyline centred on a group of childhood friends who each have to navigate destiny, growing up on the bustling streets and neighbourhood of Isale Eko, Lagos. It features elaborate set pieces, action scenes, and engaging dialogue, balanced by a high-octane pace and emotionally grounded story at its core.."

Check out the trailer for 'Gangs of Lagos' below. 

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