Jagun Jagun

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Jagun Jagun
Jagun Jagun.jpg
Directed byTope Adebayo
Adebayo Salami
Starring
Music by Tolu Obanro
Country of origin Nigeria
Original language Yoruba
Production
Producer Femi Adebayo
Production companyEuphoria360Media
Original release
Network Netflix
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 Tijan i 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.

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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]

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References

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  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.
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