Jáde Osiberu, known for Isoken, Sugar Rush and the forthcoming Gangs of Lagos, has signed an overall deal with Prime Video.
According to Variety, “the three-year deal will include the creation of original scripted TV and movies, produced by her production company Greoh Studios.” The deal is part of Amazon Prime Video’s move to further establish itself in the Nigerian market. Amazon Prime had in August announced Osiberu’s Gang of Lagos as one of its first Nigerian originals.
“I am overjoyed with this collaboration and already feel like I’m part of the Prime Video and Amazon Studios family,” said Jáde Osiberu. “It will be an absolute pleasure to introduce Prime Video audiences to the most exciting talent and storylines Nigeria has to offer, and I’m looking forward to continuing to help elevate Nigerian stories on a global scale.”
Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, head of Nigerian Originals, Prime Video and Amazon Studios said in a statement: “At Prime Video, we are looking to work with original voices, to tell authentic stories that offer a local point of view and connect with our audiences, wherever they may be. Jáde Osiberu is an exceptional and compelling storyteller, and over the last few years she has delivered stories with a unique flavor and fresh point of view. We are thrilled to be able to bring these stories and more to Prime Video audiences at home and abroad.”
Gangs of Lagos is a high-stakes, gritty, and hard-hitting action crime-thriller with an authentic storyline centred on a group of friends who each have to navigate destiny, growing up on the bustling streets and neighbourhood of Isale Eko, Lagos. The film, which screened exclusively at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, features elaborate set pieces, action scenes, and engaging dialogue, balanced out by its high-octane pace and an emotionally grounded story at its core. Starring Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, and Chiké, Gangs of Lagos is directed and produced by Jade Osiberu, produced by Kemi Lala Akindoju and co-produced by Akin Omotoso. The movie will launch exclusively on Prime Video in Nigeria and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide later this year.
Congratulations to Jade Osiberu and the entire Greoh Studios team!
