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. The movie 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).
Movie Title: Blacksmith: Alagbede
Year of Release: 2024
Date of Release: April 19, 2024 (Nigeria)
Director: Usman “Blackky” Ogunlade
Writers: Jaiye Kuti, Michael Adejonwo
Producers: Jaiye Kuti, Motunrayo Adeoye
Production Companies: Jaylex Aesthetic Productions
Distributor: Circuit TV
Cast and Roles:
- Femi Adebayo as Adio
- Kehinde Bankole as Omolewa
- Gabriel Afolayan as Wole
- Jaiye Kuti as Iya Aja
- Mr. Macaroni (Adebowale Adedayo)
- Jide Kosoko
- Bimbo Oshin
- Fathia Balogun
- Olaiya Igwe
- Damilola Oni
- Eniola Ajao
- Taiwo Ibikunle
- Elesho
Running Time: 90 minutes
Age Rating: Not specified
Country: Nigeria
Language: Yoruba, English
Genres: Romantic Drama, Comedy
Music: Not specified
Cinematography: Not specified
Editing: Not specified
