| Gangs of Lagos (Original Soundtrack) | |
| Type: | soundtrack |
| Artist: | Tolu Obanro and Chike |
| Cover: | Gangs of Lagos (soundtrack).png |
| Recorded: | 2023 |
| Length: | 36:06 (standard edition) |
| Label: | Greoh Studios |
Gangs of Lagos (Original Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album composed by Tolu Obanro for the 2023 Nigerian action-thriller film Gangs of Lagos,[1] directed by Jade Osiberu. It was released on 7 April 2023, the same date as the film's theatrical release in Nigeria. the soundtrack features a diverse range of musical styles that reflect the cultural and emotional depth of the movie.
Tolu Obanro was announced as the composer for Gangs of Lagos, marking another collaboration with director Jade Osiberu,[2] [3] following his work on the score for Brotherhood (2022).[4] Obanro began his career working in the oil and gas industry but eventually transitioned to music, pursuing his passion full-time.[5] Initially, he worked as a music producer for gospel artists such as Mike Abdul, Kenny Kore, and Monique. Over time, he expanded his expertise to include music production and film scoring.[6]
Obanro's first foray into film scoring came after working on several YouTube projects. His debut feature film score was for Your Excellency, followed by the critically acclaimed Netflix series King of Boys: The Return of the King in 2021.[7] The soundtrack also features an additional song by Chike.[8]
| Date | Format(s) | Editions(s) | Label(s) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 7 April 2023 | Standard | Greoh Studios | [11] |