Brotherhood

Synopsis

Brotherhood tells the story of twin brothers Wale Adetula and Akin Adetula, who witnessed their parents' murder as young boys. Now adults, they find themselves on opposite sides of the law; Wale is part of a police SWAT team while Akin has a criminal record. After Akin is released from his most recent prison stay, he joins the notorious 'Ojuju Boys' to help them rob bullion vans and banks. Their first operation is successful, motivating the gang to move on to a bigger heist, which Akin initially resists, but ultimately joins. Wale's SWAT team is deployed and blocks their escape, killing most of the Ojuju Boys. One of them, Izra, betrays his fellow gang members and escapes with the stolen money. Akin's lover and only female member of the gang, Goldie, gets killed in their attempt to escape. Akin is confronted by Wale, who urges him to surrender and be arrested. Akin is shot by the police and falls from the bridge into the Lagoon. Divers are deployed to retrieve his body, but it is not found. Wale is taken into custody by Internal Affairs, investigating whether he is colluding with his brother and the Ojuju Boys. Izra connects with a smuggler in an attempt to escape the country with the stolen loot, claiming he is the only survivor of the heist. Akin finds and kills Izra before he is able to leave the country. The film ends with Akin calling Wale, who has been cleared by Internal Affairs, from an unknown number from Togo.

Cast

Tobi Bakre as Akin Adetula

Falz as Wale Adetula

Basketmouth as Shadow

Mr Macaroni as Adura

Sam Dede as Officer Daniel

Toni Tones as Goldie

Oc Ukeje as Izra

Ronke Oshodi Oke as Aunty Morenike

Dorathy Bachor as Kamsi

Boma Akpore as Sanusi

Seyi Awolowo as Kehinde

Omawunmi as Officer Monsurat

Diane Russet as Efe

Zubby Micheal as Poison

Swanky JKA as Simon

Production and release

Brotherhood was shot in Lagos, Nigeria, and was co-written by Jade Osiberu and Abdul Tijani-Ahmed. It was directed by Ugandan director, Loukman Ali. Following its release, Adebola Williams, chairman of AW Network and an executive producer of the film, stated that "Brotherhood will usher in a new era of fearless filmmaking in the African film industry". He also went further to state that AW Network has partnered with Jade Osiberu to push the frontiers of storytelling. Brotherhood premiered on 16 September 2022 in Lagos at Jewel Aeida. The premiere was sponsored by Fearless drink brand. The theme of the premiere was 'Ojuju' as invitees all dressed in accordance with the theme. Riquesa Africa sponsored a ₦2 million prize for the best-dressed celebrities at the premiere. Several celebrities and personalities attended the premiere, including Mercy Aigbe, Bisola Aiyeola, Dorathy Bachor, Ifu Ennada, Prince Nelson, Alex Unusual, Pretty Mike, Elozonam, Priscilla Ajoke Ojo, and Enioluwa Adeoluwa.