Celebrated Nollywood filmmaker Jade Osiberu has unveiled new details about her highly anticipated holiday film, Christmas in Lagos, including its release date on Prime Video, scheduled for December 20th, and a first look at character posters. Known for hits like Gangs of Lagos, Sugar Rush, and Isoken, Osiberu’s latest project dives into the spirited “Detty December” culture of Lagos, blending romance, nostalgia, and festive excitement.
Also, Christmas in Lagos brings together a stellar Nollywood cast, including Shaffy Bello, Wale Ojo, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Shalom C. Obiago, Rayxia Ojo, Teniola Aladese, Angel Anosike, and Folu Storms. The film also highlights musical talent with appearances from Afrobeats stars such as Waje, Adekunle Gold, Ayra Starr, and Ladipoe.
Plot Overview
The film’s interwoven stories capture the complexity of relationships during the festive season:
- Fiyin (played by Teniola Aladese) is recovering from a breakup and realizes her feelings for her best friend, Elo (Shalom C. Obiago), who has returned from New York to propose to his girlfriend, Yagazie (Angel Anosike).
- Gbemi (Shaffy Bello), 59, finds herself torn between her long-term boyfriend (Wale Ojo) and her former high school sweetheart (Richard Mofe-Damijo).
- Ivie (Rayxia Ojo), visiting from London, hopes for a memorable holiday and ends up falling for Ajani (Ladipoe), adding a whirlwind romance to her Lagos experience.
Jade Osiberu describes Christmas in Lagos as a festive celebration of Lagos’s vibrant December tradition, a time when the city transforms into a hub for street parties, music events, and endless celebrations.
Stay tuned for Christmas in Lagos on Prime Video this December—just in time to get in the holiday spirit!
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