Private Project

All Na Vibes

Set in present day Ibadan, against the backdrop of a crippling university strike and an undercurrent of political unrest, three out of school teenagers- Abiola, Lamidi and Sade- grapple with varied existential crises on what's next with their lives. Lamidi's impulsive desire to plan a house party to lighten the mood force the three together. Sade goes missing after the party and the involvement of Sade' father, a local party chieftain, and the aggressive police force reveals a dark side to Lamidi and tests the friendship and trust the boys share.

  • Taiwo Egunjobi
    Director
    In Ibadan
  • Isaac Ayodeji
    Writer
    A Weekend With Mom, In Ibadan
  • Emiola Fagbenle
    Producer
  • Tolu Osaile
    Key Cast
    "Sade"
  • Molawa Davis
    Key Cast
    "Lamidi"
    Nimbe
  • Tega Ethan
    Key Cast
    "Abiola"
  • Jide Kosoko
    Key Cast
    "Olasupo"
  • Tope Tedela
    Key Cast
    "Officer Jack"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 20 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 20, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Nigeria
  • Country of Filming:
    Nigeria
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    BRAW 5k
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Taiwo Egunjobi

Taiwo Egunjobi is a Nigerian writer and film director. He studied Psychology at the University of Ibadan.
He's shared writing credits for films like Gidi Blues, Dwindle,The Grudge amongst many others.
His films such as Musomania, "In Ibadan", All Na Vibes have been screened at prestigious festivals around the world.
He's also the editor in chief at Filmkaku where he writes about African filmmaking.

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Director Statement

The name All Na Vibes comes from popular Nigerian slang words, “Just vibes” or “pure vibes"

Despite crippling social conditions, endless strikes and insecurity, Nigeria’s youth scene remains colourful, vibrant and fueled by optimism; from protesting Police brutality (End SARS 2019) to building global startups and global sounds

In our film, three young Nigerians suffer as they are exposed by a society that has forgotten its young, forcing untold trauma upon their lives. Whilst the theme of this film has very tragic undertones, the youthful aspirations of the lead characters are relatable, Abiola wants to be an alternative music star; Sade wants be a fashion model; while Lamidi simply wants to organize parties. Lamidi’s struggle to put together a good party, in particular, is amusing to watch, as well as the nature of his bromance with Abiola, even as it all leads to a shattering end, but who cares?

Eschewing the garish and sometimes crass glamour of Nollywood commercial films, the approach here combines elements of neorealism and satire to tell a story rooted in real experiences and social commentary.

All Na Vibes is a very ambitious urban drama, combining elements of Nigerian neorealism and teenage melodrama to address a wide range of themes such as crime, corruption, thuggery and youthful delinquency.