Amazon Prime Video launched the latest movie in its global expansion Thursday night in Nigeria with the premiere of the Nollywood movie, “Gangs of Lagos”, a gritty crime thriller. The movie was produced and directed by Jade Osiberu. The movie premiere was held at a packed house on Lago’s ritzy Victoria Island.
The movie, “Gangs of Lagos” speaks about A group of childhood friends who each have to navigate their own destiny, growing up on the bustling streets and neighbourhood of Isale Eko, Lagos.
The film’s star cast includes Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Chiké, Tobi Bakre, Bimbo Ademoye, Chioma Akpotha, Iyabo Ojo, Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi, Pasuma, Zlatan, Adebowale “Debo” Adedayo (Mr. Macaroni), Yhemolee, Tayo Faniran, Demi Banwo, Olarotimi Michael Fakunle, and Damilola Ogunsi.
See how some of your favourite celebrities turned up for the movie premiere.
1. Tobi Bakare
Famous Nigerian Actor and Reality TV Star, Tobi Bakare who is also part of the movie casts for Gang of Lagos showed up for the movie premiere in a grand style.
The actor rocked an all-black outfit, as she wore a black dress alongside a black animal-skin jacket and a native cap. He graced his outfit with gold accessories. Tobi was completely styled by the fashion brand, @atafo.official owned by @maiatafo.
He wrote;
“The day is finally here!!!
Gangs of Lagos is finally here!!!”
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2. Bimbo Ademoye
Famous Award-winning Nigerian Actress and Skit-maker, Bimbo Ademoye played a lead role in the movie, Gangs of Lagos. Bimbo stormed the movie premiere in a stunning and elegant fashion style.
Bimbo shared lovely pictures of her look on her Instagram page. She has dressed in a body-fitted black short dress, which has a floral design at the hem alongside a short black jacket with the same floral design on the dress. She graced her outfit with matching headgear and shining gold accessories. Bimbo’s outfit was from @nkadumeje and was styled by @styledbyseun.
She wrote;
“Last night was a movie !!!.. Literally .
#GangsOfLagos is now showing on Amazon prime ! Trust me, you’d love every bit of it !! We made a movie guys !!.”
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3. Adesua Etomi Wellington
The Famous Nigerian Actress and Singer, Adesua Etomi Wellington who acted in a lead role in the movie, Gangs of Lagos also showed up for the movie premiere of Gangs of Lagos.
Adesua rocked a pair of green trousers alongside a yellow strapless top and a dark green suit. She also wore a yellow-styled neckpiece, as she graced her outfit with gold accessories, a braids hairstyle, a gold purse, and yellow heels. Her elegant outfit was from the fashion brand, @anncranberry, of which she was styled by @dahmola.
She wrote;
“One of the boys😎😎😎. Gangster but make it classy😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣”
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4. Funke Akindele
Famous Nigerian Actress and Filmmaker, Funke Akindele was present at the movie premiere of the newly released Nollywood movie, Gangs of Lagos.
She rocked a long gorgeous dress which has colors at the upper center of the dress. Funke graced her outfit with a red hat, gold heels, a pink purse, and gold accessories. She also shared pictures of her look on her official Instagram page.
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5. Toke Makinwa
Popular TV personality, Toke Makinwa graced the movie premiere with her presence, styled in an elegant outfit. Her outfit was stunning with a cool color.
She was dressed in a lovely brown lace strapless dress styled by @tojufoyeh alongside a long necklace, which flowed down to the dress. She also rocked a different shade of brown headgear, brown heels, a purse, and gold accessories.
Toke posted pictures of her fashion style for the movie premiere on her Instagram page.
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6. Bisola Aiyeola
Famous Nigerian Actress and Host, Bisola Aiyeola graced the movie premiere in a stunning outfit.
Bisola rocked a colorful dress of purple and green. She was dressed in a bright jumpsuit, styled in a broad shoulder by @dahmola. Her outfit was from @somobysomo.
She shared pictures of her fashion style on her Instagram page.
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7. Ruth Kadiri
Popular Nigerian Actress, Ruth Kadiri stormed the event, the movie premiere of the newly produced movie, Gangs of Lagos.
She was dressed in a black short dress from @officialswazzi, which has its upper part styled as a see-through dress. Her dress had a creative hoodie style that puffed up at the back. Ruth graced her outfit with black heels and gold accessories.
She wrote;
“I stepped out today! GANGS of Lagos premiere.”
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8. Lala Akindoju
Famous Nigerian Actress, Lala Akindoju looked gorgeous in her fashion style to the movie premiere of Gangs of Lagos.
She rocked a V-neck yellow and blue color of damask blazer dress which was creatively designed by @huebyidera. She graced her outfit with gold heels and gold accessories.
Lala Akindoju shared pictures of her lovely outfit on her Instagram page.
She wrote;
“…not sure I’ll find the right words to describe last night, but my heart is full. My legs are sore, but the moments from yesterday were priceless. (Watch as much as you can on my stories).”
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9. Jemima Osunde
Popular Nollywood Actress, Jemima Osunde was also present at the movie premiere in a grand style.
Jemima was dressed in a colorful floral lace long dress, which was elegantly styled with a dark green bow by the side of the dress. She graced her outfit with gold accessories. Her outfit was made by the fashion designer, @flat17studio and styled by @stylepundit.
Jemima also shared lovely pictures of herself in her stunning fashion style on her Instagram page.
She wrote;
“Owanbe gangster
I took the owanbe and threw the gangster back at them😂😂”
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10. Akah Nnani
Famous Nigerian Actor and Host, Akah Nnani stormed the movie premiere event in his fashion style, as he shared pictures of his look on his official Instagram page.
She rocked a black senator’s outfit from @beliefbespoke alongside a red muffler and white sneakers. He graced his outfit with a cowboy hat.
He wrote;
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