Actor Femi Adebayo has thrown his weight behind Odunlade Adekola’s new film War Lord: Olori Ogun, adding fresh buzz ahead of its cinema release.
Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the 46-year-old shared a video hyping the Yoruba epic and urging fans not to miss out.
Femi wrote:
“HONG-KONGOOO ‼️‼️ WAR LORD! OLORI-OGUN! ODUN DON MAD OOO! @odunomoadekola 🔥🔥
Kilode?! HAA! ODUN MADE A WHOLE BLOCKBUSTER and you’re still sitting at home?! 💥
Guys, this movie is everything plus EXTRA – action, drama, suspense… the full package! 🎬”
His excitement stirred a wave of reactions, with some viewers expressing caution based on the reception of Odunlade’s last major release Lakatabu.
Honey Pearl wrote:
“I sha hope it worth the hype o cos the fear of lakatabu the is beginning of wisdom 😂 no bad blood abeg.”
Another user, Joke Alabi, added:
“Reviews la hot 🔥❤️😍.”
In the same vein, Nene Bisola commented:
“Exactly, I said I won’t watch any of his cinema movies again ’cos the previous ones ehn get as he be… but make I try this one for the last time sha 😂.”
Ayodele Temi, however, encouraged hesitant viewers, writing:
“I think it’s different from the previous one… Please watch 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌.”
Others praised Femi’s public show of support for his colleague.
War Lord is set for release in cinemas on Friday. Its premiere held on Wednesday at Filmhouse, Lekki, Lagos, drawing stars such as Iyabo Ojo, Toyin Abraham, Afeez Azeez, Wumi Toriola, Muyiwa Ademola and Femi Adebayo.
The film tells the story of a challenger rising against a tyrant empowered by a deadly spirit, blending action, drama and supernatural elements.
Odunlade’s 2024 film Lakatabu was a strong box office performer, crossing the N200 million mark, though it received mixed reviews from viewers who criticised its storyline and execution.
