‘King of Thieves: Ogundabede’, the Femi Adebayo executive-produced new title has set a release date and also unveiled its first teaser.
The new Yoruba movie co-produced by Adebayo’s Euphoria360 Media and Niyi Akinmolayan’s Anthill Studios will premiere on April 8.
This is coming nine months after Adebayo first announced the production on Twitter in May 2021.
‘King of Thieves: Ogundabede’ Cast and Storyline
‘King of Thieves: Ogundabede’ tells the story of how Ageshinkole, the all-powerful bandit, and his band of thieves terrorized the Kingdom of Ajeromi.
Concerned by his pillaging, the kingdom moves to destroy him, through the hunters, witches and priests. Thus beginning this adventurous saga of revenge, bravery and glory.
The cast includes Nollywood stars Odunlade Adekola, Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Salami, Joke Muyiwa, Toyin Abraham, Lateef Adedimeji, and Peju Ogunmola.
Adebayo, who played Ageshinkole, said that he spent months learning how to ride a horse and to roll his eyes back throughout this movie.
Other casts are Ibrahim Chatta, Dele Odule, Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggi), Kunle Afod, Debo Adedayo (Mr Macaroni), and Aisha Lawal.
This title will be distributed by FilmOne Entertainment.