Jadesola Osiberu’s Gangs of Lagos premiered on the 7th of April, 2023, and has been the talk of the town.
In as much as movie lovers were thrilled with the awesome directing and quality production from Jadesola Osiberu, the actual marvel was seeing the growth of certain characters in the movie.
Amongst other excellent performers, Tobi Bakare was one man who stood tall in his role as Obalola. In 2018 he participated in Season 3 of Big Brother Naija, before delving into the movie scene.
Tobi has featured in a series of blockbusters including Sugar Rush Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story, Mokalik, and Brotherhood
Chike Ezekpeazu Osebuka also known as Chike is popular for his incredible voice but his role as Ify in Jadesola’s Gangs of Lagos proved to everyone that Chike’s talent goes beyond singing.
Chike was unsuccessful at the MTN Project Fame West Africa and also came close in the first season of The Voice Nigeria, finishing second.
Tobi and Chike are not the first and will probably not be the last to go from being reality tv stars to starring in blockbuster movies.
Here are some other notable names;
Bisola Aiyeola
Bisola Aiyeola contested at the 2008 edition of the MTN Project Fame and also participated in the 2017 Big Brother Naija, before casting herself in movies.
Bisola starred in the blockbuster, Sugar Rush and was instrumental in the movie’s success at the box office.
She has also featured in Chief Daddy, Breaded Life, Dinner at my place, Palava, Dwindle, and a host of other movies.
Kunle Remi
Kunle Remi won the 7th edition of the Gulder Ultimate Search in 2010, before showcasing his skills as an actor..
Kunle is notable for his most recent work with Kunle Afolayan. He played the role of the protagonist Saro, in the blockbuster Anikulapo.
OC Ukeje
Okechukwu Ukeje’s role as Izzu in Jade Osiberu’s Brotherhood further established him as an actor of great reckoning.
He gained prominence after winning the Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO), and has featured in several movies including Alan Poza, Half of a Yellow Sun, White Waters, Potato Potahto and the list goes on.
OC Ukeje has gone on to win the Africa Movie Academy Awards, Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Nollywood Movies Awards, Best of Nollywood Awards, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, and Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards.
Gideon Okeke
Gideon Okeke participated in 2006 Big Brother Naija, before securing his first major role in “Tinsel,” one of the most successful television dramas in the country.
He played the role of bold and arrogant Phillip Ade-William.
Beverly Osu
Beverly Osu is not only blessed with beauty but also gifted with the ability to take up roles with relative ease.
In 2013, Beverly Osu represented Nigeria in season 8 of Big Brother Africa.
Oloture, Chief Daddy, and Your Excellency are some movies she has featured in.