Prior to the nationwide theatrical release, Labake Olododo: The Warrior Lord will premiere in Lagos on Sunday, 23rd March 2025.
By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku
Labake Olododo: The Warrior Lord, a new indigenous epic produced by Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Iyabo Ojo, is set to hit Nigerian cinemas on Friday, the 28th of March, 2025.
A Yoruba-language historical drama, Labake Olododo follows the titular character, a female warrior lord in a Yoruba kingdom, exploring themes of loyalty, power, and leadership.
Labake Olododo is directed by acclaimed director, Biodun Stephen (Breaded Life (2021); Sista (2022)), with Fespris Production and FilmOne Studios as production companies.
Iyabo Ojo stars as the eponymous Labake, supported by a large cast of popular Yoruba Nollywood actors, including Fathia Williams Balogun, Ebun “Olaiya Igwe” Oloyede, Eniola Ajao, Mercy Aigbe, Toyin Abraham, Odunlade Adekola, Femi Adebayo, Ibrahim Chatta, Wumi Toriola, Binta Ayo Mogaji, Kunle Afod, Saidi Balogun, Muyiwa Ademola, Adekola Tijani, and Yinka Quadri.
Bimbo Akintola, Olarotimi Fakunle, Hafiz “Saka” Oyetoro, Tayo Faniran, Olumide Oworu, Nkechi Blessing, Anthony Nwahiri, Scarlet Gomez, Ayo “AY” Makun, Debo “Mr Macaroni” Adedayo, and Broda Shaggi also feature.
Prior to the nationwide theatrical release, Labake Olododo: The Warrior Lord will premiere in Lagos on Sunday, 23rd March 2025, at Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX, Lekki. The event is expected to draw industry stakeholders, film lovers and celebrities in celebration of the film’s release.
According to a press release made available to Afrocritik, the premiere will feature a green carpet with an “Inner Warrior” fashion theme in line with the film’s themes. The event will also provide guests with the opportunity to connect over culture, with a selection of food and drinks to enhance the experience.