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Directed by Tope Adabayo and Adebayo Tijani, Jagun Jagun is a Nigerian mythological drama that puts forth the making of a tyrannical leader who is then challenged by a simple man who is courageous enough to confront him. Jagun Jagun, meaning ‘The Warrior,’ is never too subtle. It wants to get its point home and entertain the audience through visceral melodrama. It works in most parts, but the pacing could have been better. There are moments in this film that surprised me and moved me in ways I didn’t expect.

The story revolves around Ogundiji, a tyrannical lord who once stood against tyranny himself but later became the monster he once fought. He ran a school of warriors where people from all over the neighboring villages came to learn the art of war. Ogundiji manipulated the simple villagers and provided them with such training that they actually acted as his slaves,...

Directed by Adebayo Tijani and Steve Sodiya, the new film Ijakumo: The Born Again Stripper is quite unlike the usual revenge dramas out there. The critical and sensational portrayal of religious figures is the standout feature of this film. The narrative is convoluted, to say the least, but the film doesn’t miss out on presenting the myths and supernatural legends of Nigerian culture.

Ijakumo revolves around Asabi and Olajide, who were once young lovers. Olajide used her goodwill, betrayed her, and went on to make a big name for himself as a pastor. He has now grown wealthy, using corrupt practices while working for the ‘Syndicate,’ and Asabi has finally returned to take her revenge for what he did to her in the past.

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Plot Synopsis: What Happens In ‘Ijakumo’?

Asabi is a proud tribal woman, and from the long-braided hair to the tribal marks on her face,...