Femi Adebayo Unveils Funke Akindele, Kwam 1, Pasuma, Late Ogogo, Others for ‘Jagun Jagun 2’

Actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has unveiled the star-studded cast of Jagun Jagun 2, the sequel to his award-winning 2023 epic film, with the movie scheduled to premiere on Netflix on December 4, 2026.

Adebayo announced the cast in a video shared on his social media pages on Friday, revealing an expanded lineup featuring some of Nigeria’s biggest entertainment personalities.

New additions to the franchise include Nollywood actress Funke Akindele, Fuji music icons Wasiu “Kwam 1” Ayinde and Wasiu “Pasuma” Alabi, popular skit maker Cute Abiola, actor Muka Ray, and late veteran actor Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan.

They will join several actors from the original production who are returning to reprise their roles. They include Lateef Adedimeji, Bimbo Ademoye, Bukunmi Oluwashina, Odunlade Adekola, Ibrahim “Itele D Icon” Yekini, Fathia Balogun, Adebayo Salami, Muyiwa Ademola, Yinka Quadri and Dele Odule.

Speaking about the casting process, Adebayo said bringing the fictional world of Jagun Jagun to life required actors capable of making audiences believe in the story.

The original film, Jagun Jagun: The Warrior, was directed by Tope Adebayo Salami and Adebayo Tijani and released on Netflix on August 10, 2023.

The production received widespread recognition, winning multiple awards, including two honours at the 2024 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) and three at the 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).

With a larger cast and the addition of prominent figures from music and comedy, Jagun Jagun 2 is expected to build on the success of the original film when it premieres on Netflix on December 4.