Ijogbon is a 2023 Nigerian coming-of-age adventure film directed and produced by Kunle Afolayan and written by Tunde Babalola. It is one of three films produced under Afolayan’s multi-picture deal with Netflix, which released the film globally on 13 October 2023.
The story follows four teenagers from a remote village in south-west Nigeria who stumble onto a pouch of uncut diamonds. Their decision to keep the diamonds instead of handing them back to the owners who come looking for them sets off a chain of dangerous events that puts the friends, and their families, at serious risk. Fittingly, “Ijogbon” is itself a Yoruba word meaning trouble, chaos, or turmoil.
The film was shot at KAP Film Village and Resort in Oyo State, Nigeria.
Quick Facts
| Title | Ijogbon (2023) |
| Genre | Coming-of-age adventure / drama-thriller |
| Director | Kunle Afolayan |
| Writer | Tunde Babalola |
| Composer | Not officially confirmed (see Music section below) |
| Starring | Gabriel Afolayan, Adunni Ade, Dorathy Bachor, Sam Dede, Femi Branch, Yemi Solade, Bimbo Manuel |
| Release Date | October 13, 2023 |
| Distributor/Platform | Netflix (Netflix original) |
| Where to Stream (2026) | Netflix |
The Cast of Ijogbon
Ijogbon stars Gabriel Afolayan as Broda Kasali, Adunni Ade as Chidera, former BBNaija housemate Dorathy Bachor as Bisi, Sam Dede as Rev. Sangodoyin, Femi Branch as Banjo, Yemi Sodimu as the Principal, Bimbo Manuel as Kabiesi, and Yemi Solade as Chief Owonifaari. The four teenagers at the center of the story are played by Ruby Akubueze (Oby), Kayode Ojuolape (Jamiu), Fawaz Aina of the Ikorodu Boiz (Omooba), and Oluwaseyi Ebiesuwa (Ranti).
Music & Composer of Ijogbon
Unlike many of Kunle Afolayan’s other Netflix films, no standalone Ijogbon soundtrack album has ever been commercially released, and no composer credit for the film appears on Wikipedia or the major English-language film databases. The Nollywood crew-credit database Nollydata lists Anu Afolayan, Kunle Afolayan’s brother and the regular in-house composer for his productions (including Aníkúlápó, Citation, and Mokalik), as Ijogbon’s music composer and final mixer. That credit is plausible given Anu Afolayan’s long working relationship with the director, but it has not been independently confirmed elsewhere, so we’re noting it here rather than stating it as settled fact.
Is Ijogbon on Netflix or Prime Video?
Ijogbon is a Netflix original, not a Prime Video title. It premiered globally on Netflix on October 13, 2023, and remains available to stream there as of 2026.
How Ijogbon Performed on Netflix
Ijogbon became a genuine Nollywood hit for Netflix. In its opening weekend (October 13–15, 2023) it racked up roughly 4.2 million viewing hours to land at No. 8 on Netflix’s global non-English films chart, then climbed to No. 6 the following week (October 16–22), the only Nigerian title in the global top 10 during that period. Within its first two weeks, the film logged about 5.7 million hours viewed from roughly 2.9 million viewers, and reached the top 10 in Nigeria and at least nine other countries.
(External Link: Ijogbon – Wikipedia)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it “Kunle Afolayan” or “Kunle Afolain”?
“Kunle Afolayan” is the correct spelling. He directed and produced Ijogbon as one of three films in a multi-picture deal with Netflix.
Who wrote Ijogbon?
Tunde Babalola wrote the screenplay. Kunle Afolayan directed and produced the film but is not its credited writer.
Is it “Dorathy Bachor” or “Dorothy Bachor”?
“Dorathy Bachor” is the correct spelling. She is a former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate who plays Bisi in the film.
Does Ijogbon have an official soundtrack or confirmed composer?
No standalone soundtrack album has been released, and no composer is confirmed by major film databases. One Nollywood crew-listing site credits Anu Afolayan, Kunle Afolayan’s regular composer, with the score, but this has not been independently verified elsewhere.
Is Ijogbon on Netflix or Prime Video?
Netflix. Ijogbon is a Netflix original film and is not available on Prime Video.
What does “Ijogbon” mean?
It’s a Yoruba word that roughly translates to “trouble,” “chaos,” or “turmoil” — a fitting title for the predicament the film’s four teenage protagonists land in after keeping a bag of diamonds that isn’t theirs.
Related reading: Movie Soundtrack hub, Netflix streaming guide, and Streaming hub.