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Award-winning director and CEO KAP Motion Pictures, Kunle Afolayan has kicked off the production of his film titled – IJOGBON.
IJOGBON is the second instalment of his partnership agreement with NETFLIX.
Written by award-winning scriptwriter Tunde Babalola, IJOGBON is a coming-of-age family adventure of four teenagers, who stumble on a bag full of diamonds and conceal it, much to their regret.
Although the location is rural, the movie – IJOGBON is set-in present-day Nigeria and KAP Motion Pictures has delved into local folklore to better tell this story.
IJOGBON shows the universality of human emotions, defined by peculiar cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
Furthermore, the film depicts what life is like for teenagers in rural parts, and their aspirations for a better life, even if it means having to leave the country)
The cast for IJOGBON is made up of veterans and newbies alike. It will feature Bimbo Manuel, Gabriel Afolayan, Sam Dede, Tana Adelana, Yemi Solade, Yemi Sodimu, Femi Branch, Adunni Ade, Funky Mallam, Dorathy Bachor and upcoming actors like Ruby Akubueze, Ojuolape Kayode, Fawaz of Ikorodu bois and Oluwaseyi Ebiesuwa.
