Quote from Oladosun Joshua Segun on September 19, 2023, 10:17 PM

Kenneth Gyang, the award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, is back with a new project that promises to be a captivating and insightful exploration of life in Nigeria's largest city. The film, titled 'This is Lagos', is a documentary series that follows the stories of six different Lagosians from various backgrounds, professions and perspectives. The series aims to showcase the diversity, complexity and vibrancy of Lagos, as well as the challenges and opportunities that the city offers to its inhabitants.

His response shed light on his cinematic vision, stating,

“The way I crafted this film was with the intention of having the audience experience it on the grand canvas of the big screen. This is reflected in the film’s visual design, and even in terms of lens choices. The sole reason we went with full frame Anamorphic.”

He continued, expressing his deep connection with Lagos, saying,

“This is Lagos" is my love letter, a personal project. I’ve already completed two films, but this one is my heartfelt ode to Lagos. As someone deeply rooted in the essence of the city, I wanted to capture the true spirit of Lagos and present it to the audience in all its glory on the expansive canvas of the big screen.”

This choice not only reflects his commitment to cinematic artistry but also emphasizes his desire to immortalize Lagos as a legendary city through the power of the silver screen.

Kenneth Gyang has earned widespread acclaim for his works featured at prestigious film festivals. His film Oloture, available on Netflix, has particularly shone, underscoring his global influence and trailblazing contributions to Nigerian cinema.

Notably, Kenneth is one of the founding members of Cinema KpataKpata, a production company established in collaboration with Yinka Edwards and Tom Rowlands-Rees. This creative powerhouse was behind the production of This is Lagos, in partnership with Technical Magic Media, a versatile media development studio owned by Jide Makinde, who also serves as an Executive Producer on the project alongside Olanrewaju Olalusi.

Gyang, who is known for his critically acclaimed films such as 'Confusion Na Wa', 'The Lost Cafe' and 'Oloture', said that he wanted to create a film that would capture the essence of Lagos and its people. He said that he was inspired by the works of legendary documentarians such as Werner Herzog, Errol Morris and Asghar Farhadi, who have used their cameras to reveal the human condition in different contexts and cultures.

'This is Lagos' is a film produced by Kenneth Gyang, Tom Rowlands-Rees, and Jide Makinde with Charles Okpaleke as Executive Producer, in collaboration with Netflix, the global streaming giant. The series will be available on Netflix later this year, as part of the platform's commitment to investing in original African content. The series will also feature some of Nigeria's finest actors, musicians and personalities.

The movie also features a star-studded ensemble cast, including Ikechukwu Onunaku, Rahama Sadau, Kate Henshaw, Enyinna Nwigwe, Sani Muazu, David Jones David, Greg Ojefua, Mike Afolarin, Jibrin Homsuk with a special appearance by the music sensation Jesse Jagz and introducing Laura Pepple

Led by Gabriel Afolayan who plays the role of Stevo, other cast include Ikechukwu Onunaku, Rahama Sadau, Kate Henshaw, Enyinna Nwigwe, Sani Muazu, David Jones David, Greg Ojefua, Mike Afolarin, Jibrin Homsuk and Laura Pepple.

Gyang said that he hopes that his film will not only entertain and inform viewers, but also inspire them to appreciate and celebrate the diversity and beauty of Lagos. He said that he believes that Lagos is a microcosm of Nigeria and Africa, and that by telling the stories of its people, he can also tell the stories of the continent.

This is Lagos is expected to head to the big screens come {December 2023}, as it promises a feature mixed with humor and drama.

Although we are months away from its cinematic debut, we look forward to more details like the official poster and its trailer.