Iyaloja’ is a major new Nollywood thriller headlined by the talented Kehinde Bankole, who showed her stuff in the award-winning movie Adire, streamed by Netflix, and also played the role of Funmilayo in the biopic, Funmilayo Ransome Kuti.
Iyaloja explores the sacred, cutthroat nature of the Iyaloja throne in Isale-Eko of Lagos State.
In Isale Eko, the throne of Iyaloja is sacred, but not everyone who wants it is worthy. She came with charm. She stayed with secrets.
It features an all-star cast, including Kehinde Bankole, who played the lead role, Iyabo Ojo, and Fathia Williams. Directed by Oluseyi Asurf Amuwa and produced by Sozo Films, this thriller focuses on a high-stakes power struggle in Isale-Eko
Other cast members include Jidekene Achufusi, Tina Mba, Mama Rainbow, Ngozi Nwosu, and Wale Ojo.
The movie Iyaloja will hit the cinemas nationwide on May 29, 2026
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