Jagun Jagun

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

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 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] It snagged 7 nominations in the 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards then went on to win 3 awards including Achievement in Makeup, Achievement in Visual Effects and Femi Adebayo went home with the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award. Adebayo also went ahead to win Outstanding Male Actor in the 2024 Abuja International Film Festival.

Synopsis

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 taking over various kingdoms, but he is soon threatened by the arrival of the young warrior, Gbotija.[7][8]

Cast

Production and release

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][11]

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.[12] 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. [13]

References

  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. ^ "Jagun Jagun, Reviewed: New Heights for the Nollywood Historical Epic". Open Country Mag. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Netflix. "Weekly Top 10 lists of the most-watched TV and films". Retrieved 17 August 2023.