Her upcoming Amazon Original movie 'Gangs of Lagos' marks her first project with the platform since it launched a local version of its service earlier in the year.
Amazon Prime Video has signed a three-year deal with Nigerian filmmaker Jáde Osiberu that will see her develop and produce original scripted TV series and feature films exclusively for the streaming platform.
Osiberu, whose credits include Sugar Rush, Isoken and the TV series Giddi Up, is the first African creative to sign an exclusive development deal with Prime Video. She will develop the projects with her production company Greoh Studios.
Gangs Of Lagos, Osiberu’s latest film, was recently screened at Toronto International Film Festival. The crime thriller will also be the first Nigerian original to premiere on Prime Video later this year.
Gangs of Lagos is a crime thriller set in the neighbourhood of Isale Eko in the Nigerian metropolis. It stars Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, and Chiké. Kemi Lala Akindoju produced the series alongside Osiberu, with Akin Omotoso as co-producer. Osiberu is represented by Range Media Partners.
Commenting on the agreement, Osiberu said: “I am overjoyed with this collaboration and already feel like I’m part of the Prime Video and Amazon Studios family. It will be an absolute pleasure to introduce Prime Video audiences to the most exciting talent and storylines Nigeria has to offer, and I’m looking forward to continuing to help elevate Nigerian stories on a global scale.”
Ned Mitchell, head of African and Middle East Originals, Prime Video and Amazon Studios, added: “Collaborating with visionary and respected talent is foundational to delivering a curated and elevated slate of Originals for our local audiences in Nigeria. It is a joy to announce our collaboration with Jáde Osiberu in a deal that is the first of its kind for us in Africa. We are constantly delighted by Jáde’s talent for weaving her visual magic and voice into heart-stopping storytelling and characters that sear into our memories, and together we will create authentically African hits for our Prime Video customers worldwide.”
Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, head of Nigerian Originals, Prime Video and Amazon Studios, stated: “At Prime Video, we are looking to work with original voices, to tell authentic stories that offer a local point of view and connect with our audiences, wherever they may be. Jáde Osiberu is an exceptional and compelling storyteller, and over the last few years she has delivered stories with a unique flavour and fresh point of view. We are thrilled to be able to bring these stories and more to Prime Video audiences at home and abroad.”
