Narratives of Sociopolitical Realities in Jade Osiberu's Gangs of Lagos
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2025
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This study examines the socio-political realities depicted in Jade Osiberu’s Gangs of Lagos, a film that explores the lives of young people navigating the complexities of Lagos City. Through a critical examination of the film’s narrative, character development, and cinematography, this research reveals the ways in which the film critiques the exploitative and oppressive systems of capitalism, highlighting the struggles of the working class and the marginalized. The study applies Marxist concepts such as class struggle, alienation, and false consciousness to analyze the film’s portrayal of the sociopolitical realities of Lagos City. The analysis reveals how the film exposes the contradictions of capitalist ideology, showcasing the ways in which the ruling class maintains power and control over the working class. The findings of this research demonstrate that Gangs of Lagos offers a scathing critique of the sociopolitical realities of Lagos City, highlighting the need for class consciousness and collective action to challenge the dominant ideologies of capitalism. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of the relationship between ideology, culture, and power in Nigerian cinema, underscoring the importance of Marxist theory in analyzing the sociopolitical realities depicted in film.