‘Lugard’ is Set for Cinemas

Ferdinand Ekechukwu

Lugard, a movie by 3 Knights Film Production, B5Films and Monomania Entertainment is set for release in cinemas nationwide on the 27 of August 2021. The film centers on how revenge and jealousy put the social movement of a reformed radical in jeopardy when his past comes to light, following the intriguing story of an intelligent new entry university student who was initiated into cultism due to his intimidating brain power. After his first assignment, which led to the death of a rival confraternity leader, Lugard’s life is put in danger.

Directed by Tunde Olaoye and executive produced by Hakeem Olageshin, a two minutes trailer for the upcoming thriller shows its packed cast members, starring Gabriel Afolayan, Kehinde Bankole, Rotimi Salami, Adeniyi Johnson, Hafiz ‘Saka’ Oyetoro, Debo ‘Mr Macaroni’ Adebayo, Omowunmi Dada, Zack Orji, Norbert Young, among other big names. Expect to see these movie stars in their most terrific performance, especially the lead act Gabriel Afolayan. He explains it as one of his best movies ever in a released statement for the press.
Afolayan said, “I like my role in Lugard.

I can boldly say it is one of my best jobs ever. It was such a strong movie. The story is a story that pulls you to the very centre of your heart. It is about love, cultism and youths. The performance is out of this world. The crew members are some of the best hands in the country and my co-actors are great as you already know most of them. I really like this film. It is a movie on serious performance, great quality and entertainment. The audience will really like this one”

Nollywood productions have reenacted campus cult-like scenes in movies in the past like in Another Campus Tale, in Diamond Ring, but Lugard cuts appears chilling via shots depicting protest, revenge and karma. Speaking about the movie, Hakeem Olageshin, executive producer, said: “When I speak about Lugard the movie, it gives me so much joy to see the beautiful piece of art my team and I put together. Cultism and Confraternity still remains a big issue in this part of the world as the original reason why they were created have been completely altered for violence and other humiliating selfish interest that exactly inspired this intriguing story.
I would really love everyone to storm the cinemas on the 27th of August because LUGARD the movie is a must-see for everyone.”