Gangs of Lagos

Gangs of Lagos is a 2023 Nigerian thriller crime film produced and directed by Jadesola Osiberu. It stars Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi, Chike, Iyabo Ojo, Chioma Chukwuka, Zlatan, Bimbo Ademoye, Yvonne Jegede, Yinka Quadri, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, and Yhemolee. The film portrays the story of three friends Obalola, Ify, and Gift, who grew up in Ìsàlẹ̀ Èkó, a neighborhood controlled by politically connected gangs. As rival factions clash and violence erupts, they became entangled in the escalating gang warfare.

Creative director and writer Jadesola Osiberu developed the idea during the production of her earlier project, Gidi Up, inspired by observing residents' daily lives through the windows of neighboring buildings. The score was composed by Tolu Obanro, with Chike contributing lyrics for some of the songs. Principal photography was conducted on Lagos Island.

Gangs of Lagos was screened on 4 September 2022 at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. It was released theatrically by Amazon MGM Studios through Prime Video on 7 April 2023. The film explores the themes of loyalty and ambition and struggles within the criminal underworld. The film also won several awards at the 2023 Africa Movie Academy Awards.

The film stirred controversy upon its release and has remained so ever since. It has been described as "derogatory to the Lagos culture" and was subsequently asked to be banned from Nollywood media by the Lagos State government. The Oba of Lagos and the Kosoko family condemned the film for its depiction of Eyo masquerades as violent criminal gangs responsible for gruesome murders and the terrorization of innocent citizens. Gang of Lagos remains one of the highest-grossing Nigerian film productions in Nigerian cinema, grossing over ₦230 million. It was also recognized among Prime Video’s top 10 globally most-watched non-English language local originals, based on its performance outside its country of origin as of the time of it release.