The Nigerian street-hop artist Zlatan Ibile recently added acting to his creative portfolio with his debut in the crime thriller ‘Gangs of Lagos‘. And let’s just say, he didn’t just dip his toes in the water, he took a full dive by playing the role of Kash – a notorious gangster.
But Zlatan didn’t just waltz onto the set and became a thug. He took a break from his music career and dedicated two whole months to perfecting his acting skills and learning some killer moves. Jet Li and Jackie Chan, eat your heart out. “I took out my time. I had to like pause recording music for a while. It took us like two months”. Zlatan stated during an interview with UK media personality, Samuel Eni.
And why did he say yes to this particular movie? Well, Zlatan has always wanted to act, but he didn’t want to star in just any movie. “I have always wanted to act” While adding “But I didn’t want it to be just any kind of movie”. He stated. He wanted something special, something that would showcase his talent and wow audiences. And it seems like he found exactly what he was looking for in ‘Gangs of Lagos’.
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Zlatan’s not the only musical talent on the bill, though. Fuji legend Pasuma also makes an appearance, alongside a stellar cast that includes Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi, and Eniola Badmus to name a few.
And let’s not forget, ‘Gangs of Lagos’ is the first Amazon Original film from Africa and part of Jade Osiberu’s three-year overall deal with the platform. So, the audience can expect a significant impact from this crime drama, and even bigger things from Zlatan as he expands his creative horizons.
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