Toronto International Film Festival Trailer Trailer: “The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos” | Agbajowo Collective | Nigeria/Germany/South Africa/USA | World Premiere
This debut blends thriller elements with magical realism to critique unchecked urban development and forced evictions in Lagos, Africa’s largest city. Starring Temi Ami-Williams, the film is rooted in real events, specifically the violent eviction of the Otodo Gbame community between 2016 and 2017.
The Agbajowo Collective: James Tayler, Ogungbamila Temitope, Okechukwu Samuel, Mathew Cerf, Tina Edukpo, Bisola Akinmuyiwa, A.S. Elijah
Production Companies: Slum Dwellers International, Raconteur Productions, Justice & Empowerment Initiatives, Nigerian Slum / Informal Settlement Federation, Die Gesellschaft DGS.
International Sales Agent: Rushlake Media