'Ijogbon': Kunle Afolayan, Netflix Set To Begin Production On Family Adventure

Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan is set to helm his next film project, a family adventure titled 'Ijogbon'.

In partnership with streaming giant Netflix, Afolayan's next movie will be produced through his production company, KAP Motion Pictures, with a script from Tunde Babalola.

Sharing the film's plot details via his Instagram page on Wednesday, Afolayan revealed that it is a coming-of-age tale set in a rural village in southwest Nigeria.

'Ijogbon' revolves around a group of teenagers who stumble on a bag full of diamonds and conceal it, much to their regret.

Kunle Afolayan

According to the social media post, the film explores the universality of human emotions, defined by peculiar cultural backgrounds and beliefs.

Members of the cast include Bimbo Manuel, Gabriel Afolayan, Sam Dede, Tana Adelana, Yemi Solade, Yemi Sodimu, Femi Branch, Adunni Ade, Funky Mallam, Dorathy Bachor and some young actors Ruby Akubueze, Ojuolape Kayode, Fawaz of Ikorodu Bois and Oluwaseyi Ebiesuwa.

 

 

 

 

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