Jagunjagun hits Netflix and Nigerians hails Femi Adebayo. The highly acclaimed epic film, Jagunjagun, made its debut on Netflix on August 10, 2023. The mastermind behind this cinematic creation is none other than the Nollywood icon, Femi Adebayo.
The stellar cast of the movie includes renowned names such as Odunlade Adekola, Femi Adebayo himself, the charismatic Adebowale “Debo” Adedayo, also known as Mr. Macaroni, the talented Lateef Adedimeji, the captivating Fathia Williams, and the versatile Ibrahim Chatta. Notable appearances are also made by Ibrahim Yekini, Muyiwa Ademola, Yinka Quadri, Odunlade Adekola (again), and Bukunmi.
This grand Yoruba-language epic was brought to life by the creative forces of Femi Adebayo’s Euphoria360 media, with co-production assistance from Niyi Akinmolayan’s Anthill Studios.
Setting the stage for its global debut, the movie held its grand premiere on August 9, 2023, amidst a constellation of stars at the glamorous Lekki in Lagos. The event ignited numerous trends and conversations that echoed throughout various platforms. And then, on the 10th of July, 2023, the cinematic marvel finally graced the screens of Netflix, captivating audiences worldwide.
Femi Adebayo’s brilliance in orchestrating this production has not gone unnoticed by Nigerians. Their voices resonated across microblogging sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, as they showered him with well-deserved praise and accolades.