Odunlade Adekola’s new epic drama, Warlord: Olori Ogun, has made a robust debut on the Nigerian field workplace, opening with N38.1 million in its first weekend.
The efficiency locations the Nollywood title among the many notable openers for This autumn 2025, reflecting sustained viewers demand for Yoruba-language epics and star-driven productions.
Launched on November 28, 2025, Warlord is at the moment exhibiting throughout main cinema places, together with Galaxy Mall, Kaduna; Jabi Lake Mall and Silverbird Leisure Centre in Abuja; Ikeja Metropolis Mall, Lagos; and Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island.
The movie encompasses a heavyweight ensemble solid, together with Femi Adebayo, Toyin Abraham, Ibrahim Chatta, Faithia Williams, Adebayo Salami, Biola Adebayo, Ireti Osayemi, Eniola Ajao, Muyiwa Ademola, and Hafiz Oyetoro. Directed by Abiodun Olanrewaju, alongside co-directors Odunlade Adekola and Tope Adebayo, the two-hour-twenty-four-minute characteristic blends Yoruba folklore, supernatural parts, and action-driven drama.
Odunlade Adekola enters the 2025/2026 cinema season with a confirmed report of economic success. In 2024, his hit movie Lakatabu crossed N200 million, putting it among the many high Nollywood grossers of the 12 months. Earlier this 12 months, he additionally co-starred within the Yoruba epic Ajakaju, which went on to earn roughly N250 million nationwide.
The plot
Warlord tells the story of a tyrant sure to a bloodthirsty spirit who tightens his grip on the land by way of slavery till a fearless challenger emerges, unleashing a storm of blades, betrayal, and non secular warfare to reclaim freedom and future.
What it’s best to know
Odunlade Adekola started his appearing journey in 1996, becoming a member of the Affiliation of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners the identical 12 months. He gained nationwide recognition together with his lead function in Ishola Durojaye’s 2003 film, Asiri Gomina Wa, a movie that stays a traditional in Yoruba cinema.
Over time, Adekola has constructed an in depth portfolio as an actor, producer, scriptwriter, and director, starring in and producing quite a few Nollywood and Yoruba-language movies.
Adekola’s movies are sometimes characterised by humor, ethical storytelling, cultural parts, and dynamic performances, incomes him widespread recognition throughout Nigeria and the diaspora.
In April 2014, he gained the Africa Film Academy Award (AMAA) for Greatest Actor of the Yr, cementing his popularity as one in every of Nollywood’s most bankable stars.
Past appearing, Adekola is the founder and CEO of Odunlade Adekola Movie Manufacturing (OAFP), an organization that produces industrial Yoruba movies. He has additionally ventured into music since 2015 and serves as a model ambassador for main firms, together with RevolutionPlus Property Improvement, Goldberg Beer, and Globacom Telecommunications.
