Blacksmith Alagbede

About: The movie, Alágbède explores the relationship between Adio (played by Femi Adebayo), a hardworking but illiterate blacksmith, and Omolewa (Kehinde Bankole), a school teacher from a middle-class family.

It highlights the complexities that exist in dating from different social classes.

It focuses on the pressures Adio feels to be successful and how he turns to money rituals to achieve what he deems social recognition.

The movie also explores challenges with blackmail which Adio faces from his close friend Wole (played by Gabriel Afolayan).

Year of Release: 2024

Directors: Usman Ogunlade

Writers: Michael Adejonwo and Jaiye Kuti

Cast: Femi Adebayo, Kehinde Bankole, Bimbo Oshin, Taiwo Ibikunle, Gabriel Afolayan, Jaiye Kuti, Jide Kosoko, Olaiya Igwe, Damilola Oni, Adewale Elesho, Fathia Balogun, Ebun Oloyede, and Kareem Adepoju.

Length of Movie: 1 hour 30 minutes

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