‘Gangs of Lagos’ Showrunner Jade Osiberu Inks Overall Deal With Amazon – Global Bulletin

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K.J. Yossman Jáde Osiberu, creator of upcoming Amazon Original movie “Gangs of Lagos,” has inked an overall deal with the streamer.

The three-year deal will include original scripted dramas and features from Osiberu’s production company Greoh Studios. Osiberu, who is the creator of hit projects including “Sugar Rush,” “Isoken” and “Gidi Up,” follows others creators including Steve McQueen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jenny Han in signing similar international agreements. “I am overjoyed with this collaboration and already feel like I’m part of the Prime Video and Amazon Studios family,” said Osiberu. “It will be an absolute pleasure to introduce Prime Video audiences to the most exciting talent and storylines Nigeria has to offer, and I’m looking forward to continuing to help elevate Nigerian stories on a global scale.” Ned Mitchell, head of African and Middle East Originals at Prime Video and Amazon Studios, said: “Collaborating with visionary and respected talent is foundational to delivering a curated and elevated slate of Originals for our local audiences in Nigeria.

It is a joy to announce our collaboration with Jáde Osiberu in a deal that is the first of its kind for us in Africa.” Osiberu is represented by Range Media Partners.

Mike Gould has been tapped for SVP of digital at Cineflix Rights. In the newly-created position, Gould will report to Cineflix’s CEO of rights, Tim Mutimer, and oversee the exploitation of digital rights as well as leading on Cineflix’s FAST channels, which are in the offing.