The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos
Jawu bears the mark of a warrior king but lives humbly, selling swallows at the local market, saving up for the better future she’s determined to build for herself and her son. The pair reside in the Agbojedo community, a floating slum planted in the lagoon that gives Lagos its name. Just as rumours begin circulating regarding government plans for new developments that would raze their homes, Jawu spies a corrupt politician burying a nest egg of cash. Struck by her good fortune, she takes the money for herself, thinking this might be her way out. Jawu doesn’t know that she is destined for a bigger battle that is yet to come.
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The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 6, 2024
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Drama
Original Title
The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos
Production Companies
Slum Dwellers International, Justice & Empowerment Initiatives, Nigerian Slum / Informal Settlement Federation, Die Gesellschaft DGS, Raconteur Productions
Director
Bisola Akinmuyiwa
Description
Jawu bears the mark of a warrior king but lives humbly, selling swallows at the local market, saving up for the better future she’s determined to build for herself and her son. The pair reside in the Agbojedo community, a floating slum planted in the lagoon that gives Lagos its name. Just as rumours begin circulating regarding government plans for new developments that would raze their homes, Jawu spies a corrupt politician burying a nest egg of cash. Struck by her good fortune, she takes the money for herself, thinking this might be her way out. Jawu doesn’t know that she is destined for a bigger battle that is yet to come.
