Netflix has released the trailer for Ijogbon a movie by Kunle Afolayan.
The filmmaker announced this on Friday with the trailer shared on social media.
Written by award-winning Tunde Babalola, Ijogbon is a coming-of-age family adventure of four teenagers (three boys and a girl) from a rural village in south-west Nigeria, 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 the present day.
Kunle’s production outfit KAP Motion Pictures said it delved into local folklore to better tell this story.
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Ijogbon shows the universality of human emotions, defined by peculiar cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
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.
Ijogbon is set to premiere on October 13.
The cast features the likes of Bimbo Manuel, Gabriel Afolayan, Sam Dede, Tana Adelana, Yemi Solade, Yemi Sodimu, Femi Branch, Adunni Ade, Funky Mallam, Kemi Koyejo and some young actors; Ruby Akubueze, Ojuolape Kayode, Ebiesuwa Oluwaseyi, Fawaz of Ikorodu Bois among others.
