Teqsus Studios has announced a special promotion for cinema-goers on Independence Day. On October 1, the studio will offer buy-one-get-one-free tickets for its historical epic, King Kosoko: The Battle For Lagos, at selected cinemas nationwide. This offer applies to all showings of the film on that day, as Nigeria marks its 66th independence anniversary. The film, directed by Adebayo Tijani, has been well-received since its release on August 28.
King Kosoko: The Battle For Lagos tells the story of Oba Kosoko’s resistance to British imperial power and his fight to defend the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Lagos. The film stars Femi Adebayo as Oba Kosoko and has grossed over N65 million at the Nigerian box office. The movie is produced by Ayo Ajayi and Segun Olojo-Kosoko, a Lagos prince and seventh-generation descendant of Oba Kosoko. The film features an ensemble cast, including Odunlade Adekola and Yinka Quadri.
Ayo Ajayi, executive producer of the film, said the offer was the studio’s way of connecting the national celebration to the story on screen. “Independence Day is exactly what this film is about, a people determined to govern themselves,” Ajayi said. He added that there is no better day for Nigerians to see the story of a king who refused to surrender his kingdom’s sovereignty. The film is presented in Yoruba with English subtitles.
The buy-one-get-one-free ticket offer is an invitation to Nigerians to celebrate the country with a story of their own, according to Ajayi. The film has been well-received by audiences, and the studio is encouraging people to experience it on Independence Day. Participating cinemas include all Filmhouse Cinemas, Silverbird SEC, Silverbird Galleria, and Silverbird Kaduna, as well as selected independent cinemas nationwide.
King Kosoko: The Battle For Lagos features a star-studded cast, including Fathia Balogun, Gabriel Afolayan, Femi Branch, Tina Mba, Dele Odule, Aishat Lawal, Kolawole Ajeyemi, Niyi Johnson, and Sola Kosoko. The film is a historical epic that explores the story of Oba Kosoko’s resistance to British imperial power. It is a story that the studio believes resonates with the themes of independence and self-governance.
The offer is available for all showings of the film on October 1, and interested cinema-goers can visit the Teqsus Studios website or social media pages for more information. The website, www.teqsusstudios.com, and Instagram page, @kingkosokomovie, provide details on the participating cinemas and showtimes. This is a limited-time offer, and cinema-goers are encouraged to take advantage of it on Independence Day.
The film's success at the box office, having grossed over N65 million since its release, demonstrates its appeal to Nigerian audiences. With this promotion, Teqsus Studios aims to further increase the film's visibility and encourage more people to experience the story of King Kosoko. The studio believes that the film's themes of independence and self-governance are particularly relevant on this significant national holiday.
Key points
- Teqsus Studios offers buy-one-get-one-free tickets for King Kosoko: The Battle For Lagos on Independence Day
- The film tells the story of Oba Kosoko’s resistance to British imperial power and his fight to defend the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Lagos
- The offer applies to all showings of the film on October 1 at selected cinemas nationwide
