Kosoko Set To Release Esugbayi

Lagos history comes on screen as Jide Kosoko set to release “Esugbayi”
Renowned actor and producer, Prince Jide Kosoko is set to bring the compelling story of Lagos’ rich history to life with the production of Esugbayi Eleko.

This film promises to be a cinematic exploration of the pivotal events that shaped colonial Lagos, blending drama, history, and cultural pride in a way never seen before.

The film focuses on the life and times of Oba Esugbayi Eleko, Herbert Macaulay and Alimotu Pelewura, some of Lagos’ most iconic figures in colonial Lagos and the absolute support and loyalty of the Idejos to the cause spearheaded by Oba Eleko.

Set in the early 19th century, Esugbayi Eleko delves into the challenges of Oba Esugbayi’s reign during the colonial era, his resistance, alongside Macaulay and Pelewura against British imperialism, and the cultural resilience of the people of Lagos

The movie captures not just the story of a man but the heart and soul of a people fight|ng for their identity.

It is a must watch….