Adekunle Gold, Ayra Starr to feature in Jade Osiberu’s star-studded film

• Afrobeats global sensation, Ayra Starr has joined the growing list of pop stars to venture into the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood.
• The 22-year-old Grammy-nominated diva is set to make her acting debut in Prime Video’s original ‘Christmas In Lagos’.
• The romantic comedy also stars Adekunle Gold, Teniola A. Aladese, Shalom C. Obiago, Rayxia Ojo and Shaffy Bello.
• Other musicians making cameos in the film include Wurld and Liya, while the soundtrack features songs from legendary musician, Sunny Ade, Afrobeats icons, Flavour and D’banj, and more.

Singers Adekunle Gold and Ayra Starr are set to appear in filmmaker and director Jade Osiberu’s upcoming film, Christmas in Lagos. This is Ayra’s debut film.

Jade shared a video on Instagram on Wednesday, hinting at the new project and revealing snippets of the cast. She said;

“If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that when Jade is quiet, she’s cooking up something special. I might not dance, but I can definitely make films.”

Jade described the film as “beautiful” and “heartwarming,” and announced it will be available on Prime Video this December.

The filmmaker expressed her honour in working with admired actors and hinted at appearances by some prominent Afrobeat stars.

The plot revolves around Fiyin, who after an heartbreak, believes her best friend Elo is her soulmate. Complications arise when Elo returns from New York to propose to his secret girlfriend, Yagazie.

Meanwhile, 59-year-old Gbemi faces a dilemma between her longtime boyfriend and a former lover, her high school sweetheart.

Additionally, London-born Ivie returns to Lagos for the holidays, seeking the ultimate Detty December experience, only to fall deeply in love with Ajani.

The film features a star-studded Nollywood cast, including Shaffy Bello, Wale Ojo, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Shalom C. Obiago, Rayxia Ojo, Teniola Aladese, Angel Anosike, Folu Storms, alongside Nigerian Afrobeats stars Waje, and Ladipoe.

Jade Osiberu, known for Nollywood hits like Gangs of Lagos, Sugar Rush, Brotherhood, and Isoken, describes the film as a tribute to the vibrant Nigerian tradition of Detty December—a month of festive celebrations that transform Lagos into a holiday wonderland.