The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos

Overview

Jawu bears the mark of a warrior king but lives humbly, selling swallows at the local market, saving up for the better future she’s determined to build for herself and her son. The pair reside in the Agbojedo community, a floating slum planted in the lagoon that gives Lagos its name. Just as rumours begin circulating regarding government plans for new developments that would raze their homes, Jawu spies a corrupt politician burying a nest egg of cash. Struck by her good fortune, she takes the money for herself, thinking this might be her way out. Jawu doesn’t know that she is destined for a bigger battle that is yet to come.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 6, 2024

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Germany, Nigeria, South Africa, United States of America

Production

Die Gesellschaft DGS,Slum Dwellers International,Justice & Empowerment Initiatives,Nigerian Slum / Informal Settlement Federation,Raconteur Productions

Cast

Temi Ami-Williams,Gerard Avlessi,Adebowale Adedayo,Kachi Okechukwu,Teniola Aladese

Director

Tina Edukpo,Samuel Okechukwu,Temitope Ogungbamila,James Tayler,Elijah Atinkpo,Mathew Cerf,Bisola Akinmuyiwa

Writer

Agbajowo Collective

Producer

Megan Chapman,Andrew Maki,James Tayler,Michael Henrichs,Mustapha Emmanuel,Mohammed Zanna,Mathew Cerf,Bisola Akinmuyiwa

Cinematography

Leo Purman

Music

Michael 'Truth' Ogunlade

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt11405134