Ayra Starr, Adekunle Gold, and Ladipoe to Debut in Jade Osiberu’s ‘Christmas in Lagos’

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• Ayra Starr, Adekunle Gold, and Ladipoe will make their acting debuts in the film Christmas in Lagos, directed by Jade Osiberu, and set to premiere on Prime Video in December.
• The film features intertwined storylines set in Lagos during the festive season, including characters dealing with love and personal conflicts.
• Notable Nollywood actors such as Shaffy Bello, Richard Mofe-Damijo, and singer Waje will star alongside the debuting music stars, with a soundtrack including tracks from Flavour, D’banj, and King Sunny Ade.

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Ayra Starr, Adekunle Gold, and Ladipoe to Debut in Jade Osiberu’s ‘Christmas in Lagos’

Nigerian music stars Ayra Starr, Adekunle Gold, and rapper Ladipoe are set to make their acting debuts in the highly anticipated film Christmas in Lagos, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jade Osiberu.

The film, set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video this December, promises a vibrant portrayal of Lagos during the festive season.

 

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Plot and Cast

Christmas in Lagos intertwines multiple storylines centred around the festive period. The film follows:

• Fiyin, who, after a painful breakup, believes her best friend Elo is her soulmate. However, her plans are upended when Elo returns from New York with intentions to propose to his secret girlfriend, Yagazie.
• 59-year-old Gbemi, who is conflicted between her long-term partner and a former lover.
• London-born Ivie, who arrives in Lagos seeking the ultimate “Detty December” experience, only to unexpectedly fall for Ajani.

The film features a notable Nollywood cast including Shaffy Bello, Wale Ojo, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Shalom C. Obiago, Teniola Aladese, Angel Anosike, Folu Storms, and singer Waje.

Production and Music

Jade Osiberu, the founder of Greoh Studios and the visionary behind the film, shared a sneak peek of the project on Instagram, praising Ayra Starr for her role and describing her as embodying youth, bravery, and authenticity.

The soundtrack will feature tracks from Nigerian music legends Flavour, D’banj, and King Sunny Ade, adding an extra layer of star power to the film.

Jade Osiberu, known for her successful Nollywood films such as Isoken (2017), Sugar Rush (2019), Brotherhood (2022), and Gangs of Lagos, was recently recognised as one of the “40 Most Powerful Women in International Film” earlier this year.

The combination of a dynamic cast, a compelling storyline, and an impressive soundtrack is set to make Christmas in Lagos a highly anticipated release for the end of the year.