The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos
Synopsis
Jawu bears the mark of a warrior king but lives humbly, selling swallows at the local market, saving up for the better future she’s determined to build for herself and her son. The pair reside in the Agbojedo community, a floating slum planted in the lagoon that gives Lagos its name. Just as rumours begin circulating regarding government plans for new developments that would raze their homes, Jawu spies a corrupt politician burying a nest egg of cash. Struck by her good fortune, she takes the money for herself, thinking this might be her way out. Jawu doesn’t know that she is destined for a bigger battle that is yet to come.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mathew Cerf, Tina Edukpo, James Tayler, Bisola Akinmuyiwa, Elijah Atinkpo, Temitope Ogungbamila, Samuel Okechukwu
- Screenplay & Story
- Agbajowo Collective
- Original Score
- Michael 'Truth' Ogunlade
- Original Title
- The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Nigeria, South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Slum Dwellers International, Justice & Empowerment Initiatives, Nigerian Slum / Informal Settlement Federation, Die Gesellschaft DGS, Raconteur Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mathew Cerf, Tina Edukpo, James Tayler, Bisola Akinmuyiwa, Elijah Atinkpo, Temitope Ogungbamila, Samuel Okechukwu
Agbajowo Collective
Michael 'Truth' Ogunlade
Leo Purman
Yiqing Yu, Khalid Shamis, Mathew Cerf
Mathew Cerf, James Tayler, Bisola Akinmuyiwa, Mustapha Emmanuel, Mohammed Zanna
Department Leadership Roster
Mathew Cerf
Director
Tina Edukpo
Director
James Tayler
Director
Bisola Akinmuyiwa
Director
Elijah Atinkpo
Director
Temitope Ogungbamila
Director
Samuel Okechukwu
Director
Yahaya Muyinat
Costume Design
Yiqing Yu
Editor
Victor Eniola
Costume Design
Khalid Shamis
Editor
Bola Belo
Production Design
Mathew Cerf
Editor
Michael 'Truth' Ogunlade
Original Music Composer
Agbajowo Collective
Writer
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What is The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos about?
Jawu bears the mark of a warrior king but lives humbly, selling swallows at the local market, saving up for the better future she’s determined to build for herself and her son. The pair reside in the Agbojedo community, a floating slum planted in the lagoon that gives Lagos its name. Just as rumours begin circulating regarding government plans for new developments that would raze their homes, Jawu spies a corrupt politician burying a nest egg of cash. Struck by her good fortune, she takes the money for herself, thinking this might be her way out. Jawu doesn’t know that she is destined for a bigger battle that is yet to come.
Who directed The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos?
The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos was directed by Mathew Cerf, Tina Edukpo, James Tayler, Bisola Akinmuyiwa, Elijah Atinkpo, Temitope Ogungbamila, Samuel Okechukwu.
Who stars in The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos?
The principal cast of The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos includes Temi Ami-Williams, Adebowale Adedayo, Kachi Okechukwu, Gerard Avlessi, Teniola Aladese.
When was The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos released and how long is it?
The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos was composed by Michael 'Truth' Ogunlade.