''Brotherhood'' is a Nigerian crime-action thriller produced by Jade Osiberu and starring Tobi Bakre,

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and a host of others. The film was released to cinemas in Africa on 23rd September 2022. The film started showing simultaneously in several African countries including Nigeria, Cameroon, Benin Republic, Burkina Faso, Togo, Niger Republic, Senegal, Congo, Rwanda, Gabon, Guinea, and Madagascar.

Synopsis

''Brotherhood'' tells a story of twin brothers Wale Adetula (played by

) and Akin Adetula (played by Tobi Bakre) who saw their parents been killed while there were young, growing up the twin brothers found themselves on both sides of a coin as Wale joins the Police detectives while Akin became a criminal which landed him in prison severally. After Akin was released from the prison, he joined the notorious 'Ojuju Boys' and brought about plans to help them rob bullion vans and banks, their first operation was successful and they sought to continue on a bigger operation which Akin Adetula didn't want to be a part of at first, but he later supported and joined the operation on the operation, SWAT team which Wale Adetula happens to be a part of, double-crossed them and there was a lot of shooting at the scene, one of the gang member, Izra wanted to betray them and cart away with the money, this didn't go as planned for him as Akin found him and killed him.

Cast

* Tobi Bakre as Akin Adetula *

as Wale Adetula * Basketmouth as Shadow *

as Adura *

as Officer Daniel * Toni Tones as Goldie *

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as Izra * Ronke Oshodi Oke * Dorathy Bachor as Kamsi *

as Sanusi * Seyi Awolowo * Omawunmi * Dianne Russet * Zubby Micheal *

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Production and release

Brotherhood was shot in Lagos, Nigeria, and was co-written by Jade Osiberu and Abdul Tijani-Ahmed. It was directed by Ugandan director,

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. Following the release of Brotherhood,

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chairman of AW Network who also doubles as an Executive Producer for the film stated that 'Brotherhood will usher in a new era of fearless filmmaking in the African film industry' also went further to state that AW Network has also partnered with Jade Osiberu to push the frontiers of storytelling. Brotherhood was premiered on 16th, September 2022 in Lagos at Jewel Aeida. The premiere was sponsored by Fearless drink brand. The theme of the premiere was 'Ojuju' as invitees all dressed in accordance to the theme, Riquesa Africa also joined the premiere by celebrating the best-dressed celebrities with two-million naira gift. Some celebrities and personalities present for the premiere are

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References

{{Reflist 2022 films Nigerian crime thriller films