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Featuring In Jade Osiberu’s ‘Gang Of Lagos’ Has Changed Our Lives Forever – Casts
The director and producer of
‘The Gang of Lagos’ movie, Jade Osiberu and others have spoken on the inner workings of the action movie and how they were able assemble the casts and shoot the movie within fifty days at ‘the heart of Lagos Island in Isale Eko’.
Gangs of Lagos was released to the public April 7, on Amazon Prime streaming platform and it’s the first on the Africa Originals section. The movie is centred around three characters; Ify, Gift and Obalola, and has a rich casts led by Tobi Bakre. Others include Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Bimbo Ademoye, Chike, Chioma Akpota, Damilola Odunsi, Ola Rotimi, Funke Williams, Zlatan, Pasuma and former Big Brother Africa runner-up , Tayo Faniran.
The brain behind Gangs of Lagos, Jade Osiberu said that the movie was conceived ten years ago while shooting ‘Gidi Up’ on top of the roof of a building at Isale Eko. Jade noted that the story was inspired by society and the people on the streets who carry dreams and aspirations desiring to be fulfilled amidst their backgrounds and negative situations.
“I fell in love with Prime Video team from the onset and in just more than a year that I have met with the team, has been incredible. My overall deal with Prime Video is a wide variety of genres of films. Choosing my cast is something I and my team have painstakingly done. The cast has to be authentic to the characters of the movie
Talented thespian, Adesua Wellington who plays the role of gift said that the story is incredibly authentic. Commending Jade Osiberu, she said that Jade is someone that brings every aspect of arts in sync adding that she excels I’m the arts, craft, business of movie making.
The lead cast, Tobi Bakre who is a product of Big Brother Naija, said he can’t wait to see the movie and attest to the fact that Gangs of Lagos’ a big budget movie that will stand the test of time. Tayo Faniran, who was a runner up in Big Brother Africa of 2014, thanked Jade Osiberu declaring that being in the huge project was a second chance for him to be in the spotlight for he has waited this long.
Wangi Mba- Uzokwu, Head of Originals Nigeria at Prime Video, said the body of work made in the movie is something viewers will cherish for a long time, commending Jade and the casts for the work put into the movie.
“Gangs of Lagos is a local language movie which has predominantly Yoruba, some parts in Igbo and also pidgin English, it is subtitled. The film is being positioned for the global audience. What we do at at Prime Video is to promote young talents and big dreams. We have a lot of talents and producers in Nigeria and we are here to tap the resources available in the industry. This is one of many projects we are undertaking,” says Wangi.
Ned Mitchell, Head of Middle East and Africa Originals of Amazon Prime, who was at the media conference said that the global movie company is investing in original stories across Africa.
“When we think of Originals at Amazon it’s a big Experience. The authenticity in ‘Gangs of Lagos’ was something that we identified and wanted the story to be told
For is at Amazon Prime, each movie should feel like an event.
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Award-winning singer Tems has won the Best Recording of the Year award at the 17th Headies awards for her captivating single “Burning”.
The song, featured on her 18-track album “Born in the Wild”, showcases her exceptional artistry and musical prowess.
Tems was up against stiff competition, beating out fellow nominees Seyi Vibez, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr ft Giveon, Sarz, and Lojay.
The award, one of the most prestigious in Nigerian music, was announced and received by Tems’ mother.
Since its inception in 2006 as the Hip Hop World Awards, The Headies has grown into the most respected music award platform in Nigeria, celebrating the country’s biggest talents year after year.
Award-winning Afrobeat star, David Adeleke, also known as Davido won the Best Digital Artiste of the Year at the 17th annual Headies Awards.
A well-deserved crown, considering his outstanding influence across streaming platforms and online spaces.
Davido’s collaborative track, “Ogechi Remix” with Hyce, Boypee, and Brown Joel, also received multiple nominations.
The Headies, which celebrates excellence in the Nigerian music industry, held its 17th edition on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos.
The event gathered some of the industry’s biggest stars in a night of high-profile performances and recognitions.
Other major winners included Zerry DL, Tems, Funke Akindele, and Rema.
Full list of winners:
Rookie of the Year
Zerry DL — Winner
Taves
Kaestyle
Llona
Soundtrack of the Year
“Tribe Called Judah Soundtrack” – TCJ and Abbey Wonder (A Tribe Called Judah Soundtrack) — Winner
“Eledumare” – Teledalase (Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre)
“Lose to Gain” – Kaline (Breathe of Life)
“Kill Boro” – Native Filmworks and Wizard Chan (Kill Boro)
“Orisa” – Beriola (Orisa)
“Emotions” – Tiwa Savage and Asa (Water and Garri)
Best Recording of the Year
“Burning” – Tems — Winner
“Different Patterns” – Seyi Vibez
“Higher” – Burna Boy
“Last Heartbreak Song” – Ayra Starr and Giveon
“Billions” – Sarz and Lojay
Best Vocal Performance (Male)
“Billions” – Lojay — Winner
“Moving” – Omah Lay
“Gratitude” – Anendlessocean
“For You” – Johnny Drille
“Ke Na Ke So” – Timi Dakolo
Best Vocal Performance (Female)
“I’m Done” – Liya — Winner
“Last Song Heartbreak” – Ayra Starr
“Level” – Niniola
“Stranger” – Simi
“Tomorrow” – Yemi Alade
Special Recognition Award Recipients
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos
Alex Okosi
Amaju Pinnick
Songwriter of the Year
“Vision” – Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma (Qing Madi) — Winner
“Stranger” – Simisola Kosoko (Simi)
“Can’t Breathe” – Michael Ajuma Attah (Llona)
“Family Meeting” – Emoseh Khamofu (Bloody Civilian)
“Stages of Life” – Fuayefika Maxwell (Wizard Chan)
Humanitarian Award Recipients
Temitola Adekunle Johnson
Michelle Mukoro (King Mitchy)
Producer of the Year
“OZEBA” – London — Winner
“Happiness” – Sarz
“Basquiat” – Magicsticks
“HEHEHE” – Rema, Producer X, Cubeatz, Deatz and Klimperboy
“Different Patterns” – Dibs
Afrobeats Album of the Year
HEIS – Rema — Winner
Stubborn – Victony
Work of Art – Asake
The Year I Turned 21 – Ayra Starr
Jiggy Forever – Young Jonn
Music Video of the Year
“EGWU” – Director Pink — Winner
“Charm” – Rema, Perliks and Folarin Oludare
“Metaverse” – Jyde Ajala
“Like Ice Spice” – Perliks and Emeka Shine Shine
“Ojapiano” – Mattmax
“Showa” – TG Omori
“Na Money” – Dammy Twitch
Afrobeats Single of the Year
“Big Baller” – Flavour — Winner
“Big Big Things” – Young Jonn (feat. Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez)
“Twe Twe Remix” – Kizz Daniel
“Egwu” – Chike (feat. Mohbad)
“Remember” – Asake
“Ogechi Remix” – Hyce, Boypee, and Brown Joel (feat. Davido)
Headies’ Viewers’ Choice
“Egwu” – Chike & Mohbad — Winner
“Big Baller” – Flavour
“Big Big Things” – Young Jonn (feat. Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez)
“Ogechi Remix” – Hyce, Boypee, and Brown Joel (feat. Davido)
“Showa” – Kizz Daniel
“Different Pattern” – Seyi Vibez
“OZEBA” – Rema
“Love Me Jeje” – Tems
“Cast” – Shallipopi (feat. Odumodublvck)
“Dealer” – Ayo Maff (feat. Fireboy DML)
Headies Next Rated
Odumodublvck — Winner
Qing Madi
Shallipopi
Ayo Maff
Nasboi
Best Digital Artiste of the Year
Davido — Winner
Ayra Starr
Rema
Shallipopi
Tems
Kizz Daniel
Asake
Best East African Artiste of the Year
Juma Jux (Tanzania) — Winner
Bien (Kenya)
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Bruce Melodie (Rwanda)
Azawi (Uganda)
Music legend 2Baba has officially introduced his new partner, lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, to his family in a video that has since gone viral.
The introduction follows a rocky chapter in 2Baba’s personal life, including a widely publicised breakup with his longtime partner, Annie Macaulay, and an emotional plea from his mother urging Natasha to distance herself from the singer.
Earlier this year, 2Baba’s mother, Rose, made headlines when she tearfully appealed to Natasha to “release” her son from what she described as a troubling relationship.
“This message is for Miss Natasha Osawaru of Edo State. I’m calling on all mothers in Nigeria to help me beg her to free my son,” she stated.
The matriarch’s heartfelt message sparked widespread attention, with many wondering if the family would ever accept Natasha as a part of 2Baba’s life.
However, it appears that Rose has had a change of heart.
According to recent videos, Natasha met with 2Baba’s family, including his mother, in a private gathering that seemed to signify a new chapter in their relationship.
The meeting also included other key family stakeholders.