About the film
Bariga Boys is a Nigerian documentary released in 2009 and directed and produced by Femi Odugbemi. It follows street performers Segun Adefila and the Crown Troupe in Bariga, Lagos. Their work combines guerrilla theatre, music, and drama to address poverty in the area’s slums.
The film is listed simply as a documentary film and places performance at the center of its subject. Its Nigerian setting and focus on local artists connect cultural expression with social conditions in Lagos. Femi Odugbemi is credited as both maker and producer, giving the entry a single creative and production lead.
The official listing is available through Wikipedia. Viewers looking for documentaries about theatre, music, performance, poverty, or Lagos can use Bariga Boys as a focused entry point.
Who it is for
A fit for viewers interested in Nigerian documentaries, street performance, guerrilla theatre, music, drama, or poverty in Lagos. It may also suit students studying socially engaged performance.
Worth knowing
- Profiles Segun Adefila and the Crown Troupe
- Shows guerrilla theatre, music, and drama
- Addresses poverty in Bariga slums
- Set in Lagos, Nigeria
- Directed and produced by Femi Odugbemi
Before you press play
- Released in 2009
- Focuses on poverty in Lagos slums
- Centers one performance group
The short of it
Bariga Boys connects street performance with poverty in Bariga, Lagos. Its emphasis on the Crown Troupe and guerrilla theatre makes it a specific choice for Nigerian cultural and social documentary interests.