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Gbege

Gbege, also known as The First Born Saga, is a 2022 Nigerian film produced and directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun. The film centres on the preservation and clarification of Benin culture and traditions and stars Charles Inojie, Ini Edo, Nosa Rex, Sam Dede, Jide Kosoko, Ebele Okaro, and Omoruyi Akpata.

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Gbege
Directed byLancelot Oduwa Imaseun
Produced byLancelot Oduwa Imaseun
StarringCharles Inojie
Ini Edo
Nosa Rex
Sam Dede
Jide Kosoko
Ebele Okaro
Omoruyi Akpata
Release date
  • 2022 (2022)
CountryNigeria

Gbege, also known as The First Born Saga, is a 2022 Nigerian film produced and directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun.123 The film centres on the preservation and clarification of Benin culture and traditions24 and stars Charles Inojie, Ini Edo, Nosa Rex, Sam Dede, Jide Kosoko, Ebele Okaro, and Omoruyi Akpata.4

Plot

Zigzag, a first-born son, is sentenced to life imprisonment, and during his jail term, his father dies. He insists on performing the traditional rites required for his late father. However, he has to go through his brother, a politician who will not stop until the tradition is abolished.45

Cast

Premiere

The film premiered at the 2022 Nollywood Film Festival Germany (NFFG) held in Frankfurt.6 It was also screened at the 20th Nollywood Film Festival, organised by Ehizoya Golden Entertainment (EGE), on 29 July 2022.7 A private screening was later held for the Oba of Benin and other dignitaries,4 before the film was released in cinemas across Nigeria on 7 October 2022.

References

References

  1. "Lancelot Imasuen Returns with 'Gbege'". This Day. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  2. "Lancelot Imasuen gets Esama of Benin's nod with new film Gbege". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 2022-08-20. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  3. "Shooting 'Gbege' drained me financially - Filmmaker". The Punch. 2022-10-09. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  4. Nwafor (2022-10-08). "Lancelot reopens conversation on cultural preservation in new movie". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  5. "Lancelot Imaseun's comeback film 'Gbege' premieres Oct 7 - starring Broda Shaggi, Ini Edo, Sam Dede". TheCable. 2022-09-14. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  6. "Lancelot Imaseun's Gbege for NFFG Europe world premiere". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2022-04-30. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  7. Acho, Affa (2022-07-17). "20th Nollywood Film Festival To Hold In Germany". Leadership. Retrieved 2022-10-20.