Nigerians have raised eyebrows over the ban of the 2023 movie “Gangs of Lagos” by the Lagos State Government and former Governor Bola Tinubu, as recent events appear to mirror scenes depicted in the film.
In the film, violent gangs disguised themselves as Eyo masquerades, a scenario that critics claimed was purely fictional. However, during the ongoing 2025 Eyo Festival, a video circulated online showing Eyo masquerades physically attacking a man, striking a striking resemblance to the controversial scenes from the movie.
Social media users are now asking: “If the movie accurately portrayed what actually happens, why was it banned?” Many argue that the film was censored because it exposed the harsh realities of crime and vigilantism in Lagos, rather than for its artistic content.
Commentators note that the real-life replication of the film’s Eyo scenes underscores the disconnect between censorship and societal truth, emphasizing that art often reflects reality, and that hiding the truth cannot last forever.
Nigerians continue to call for transparency and accountability from authorities regarding the ban, insisting that films should highlight societal issues rather than be suppressed.
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