Film

The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos

2024 · 1h 40m · Drama

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.

Temi Ami-Williams

Jawu

Adebowale Adedayo

Abisoro

Kachi Okechukwu

Daniel

Gerard Avlessi

Mitongi

Teniola Aladese

Happiness

• Mathew CerfDirector · Editor · Producer
• Tina EdukpoDirector
• James TaylerDirector · Producer
• Bisola AkinmuyiwaDirector · Producer
• Elijah AtinkpoDirector
• Temitope OgungbamilaDirector
• Samuel OkechukwuDirector
• Agbajowo CollectiveWriter
• Mustapha EmmanuelProducer
• Mohammed ZannaProducer

Official Trailer

Release date

September 6, 2024

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 40m

Rated

12

Genres

Drama