Nigerian cinema is poised for a defining cultural moment as Eleko (Oba Esugbayi), the first full-length historical biopic cinema film on colonial Lagos, makes its highly anticipated debut.
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Feb 22, 2026
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Nigerian cinema is poised for a defining cultural moment as Eleko (Oba Esugbayi), the first full-length historical biopic cinema film on colonial Lagos, makes its highly anticipated debut.
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Feb 22, 2026
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Vanguard is a Nigerian daily published by Vanguard Media, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Vanguard Media was established in 1984 by journalist Sam Amuka-Pemu and three friends. The paper currently has an online edition.
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Set in early 20th-century colonial Lagos, the film chronicles the defiance of Oba Esugbayi Eleko against British colonial authorities. The narrative follows his struggle to protect the cultural dignity and freedom of his people against unjust policies, such as the imposition of water rates.
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