Lagos State Government accuses ‘Gangs of Lagos’ Directors of cultural Mockery 

The Lagos State Government has released a statement accusing promoters and directors of newly released movie ‘Gangs of Lagos’ of making a mockery of the culture and traditions of Lagos, aso Naija reports.

The statement shared on the state government’s official website reads: “Lagos State Government has expressed displeasure with the promoters of the “Gangs of Lagos” film/series over cultural misrepresentation and for portraying the culture of Lagos State in a derogatory manner.

“A release signed by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf said the Ministry, being the regulatory body and custodian of the culture of Lagos State, views the film/series as a mockery of the Heritage of Lagos.

LASG FROWNS AT CULTURAL MISREPRESENTATION BY PROMOTERS OF "GANGS OF LAGOS" FILM/SERIES

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“The Commissioner expressed her disappointment with the promoters of the film, Jade Osiberu and Kemi Akindoju, for portraying the Eyo Masquerade as a gun-wielding villain while adorning the full traditional regalia.”

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According to the statement, the film is unprofessional and misleading, and its content is disrespectful to their culture, with the intention of desecrating the respected legacy of the people of Lagos.

Akinbile-Yussuf noted that the Adamu Orisha, also known as the Eyo Festival, is rarely observed and serves only as a customary rite of passage for Obas, renowned Chiefs, and prominent Lagosians.