The intersection of politics and the Nigerian film industry took centre stage in Lagos on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, as political figures, entertainers, filmmakers and other guests gathered for the premiere of a new biographical film. The event attracted attention because of the public figure at its centre and the prominent personalities associated with the production.
Titled “Hamzat, Omo Oba”, the film has generated interest among people following Lagos politics and the entertainment industry. Its premiere brought together members of the political establishment and Nollywood personalities, creating an unusual gathering around a production connected to one of the state’s most influential political office holders. Questions about the cast, production team, guests and the background of the man whose life inspired the film have since become part of the conversation.
Hamzat, Omo Oba: Details of the Biopic
Hamzat, Omo Oba is a biographical film centred on Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, the Lagos State Deputy Governor who has held office since May 2019. The production documents aspects of his background, education, professional experience and journey through public service and politics.
The film was produced under Ultimate Communications, with Adetutu Adesoji identified as the producer and Tunde Olaoye as the director. Seun Oloketuyi was identified as executive producer in reports published after the premiere. Earlier publicity materials also mentioned Tokunbo Wahab and Senator Musiliu Obanikoro as executive producers, making the production credits an area where the different announcements should be read carefully.
The project brings together established Nollywood performers and members of the production industry. Its subject is a serving deputy governor whose political career has spanned several administrations in Lagos State, from the period when he joined the state government under former Governor Bola Tinubu to his current position under Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu.
The film’s title, Hamzat, Omo Oba, places his name at the centre of the production. While available reports describe it as a biographical account of his life and career, a complete official synopsis, runtime and detailed breakdown of the scenes have not been established in the premiere information.
Premiere Date, Venue and Event Details
The premiere took place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Silverbird Cinemas, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. The event attracted political office holders, party leaders, entertainment personalities, filmmakers and other invited guests.
Publicity ahead of the event had listed Ikeja City Mall as the location, with the red carpet scheduled for 6 pm and the screening expected to begin at 8 pm. Reports after the event identified Silverbird Cinemas as the venue where the premiere was held.
The gathering provided an opportunity for guests to meet the deputy governor, interact with members of the cast and production team, and watch the biographical production. Photographs from the event also showed Hamzat alongside prominent political figures, including former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola.
The presence of politicians and entertainers gave the premiere a profile beyond an ordinary film launch. It brought together people from different parts of Lagos public life, reflecting the political and entertainment connections surrounding the project.
Meet the Cast of Hamzat, Omo Oba
Seun Kentebe plays the central character, portraying Kadri Obafemi Hamzat in the film. His casting places him at the heart of the production, which follows the life of the Lagos deputy governor.
Toyin Alausa plays Hamzat’s wife, while Olarotimi Fakunle portrays his father. Their roles connect the production to the family background that forms part of the deputy governor’s personal history.
Veteran actor Jide Kosoko is also among the cast members. His involvement adds an established Nollywood name to the production, alongside Abiola Adebayo and Tunji Bamishigbin, who were also identified among the supporting performers.
Kemi Adekomi and Tutu Adesoji were mentioned in publicity surrounding the film ahead of its premiere. Their involvement forms part of the wider cast and production credits announced to the public.
The available cast announcements identify the performers and some of their roles, but do not provide a complete character list. Details of every supporting character and the exact scenes in which the actors appear have not been fully disclosed.
Who Produced and Directed the Film?
Ultimate Communications is the production company behind Hamzat, Omo Oba. Adetutu Adesoji was identified as producer, while Tunde Olaoye handled the direction.
Seun Oloketuyi was named executive producer in post premiere reports. Earlier promotional information also associated Tokunbo Wahab and Senator Musiliu Obanikoro with the executive production of the film.
Oloketuyi had announced the project publicly on October 24, 2026. In the announcement, he explained the purpose of documenting the deputy governor’s life.
The production team has not publicly supplied all the details that would explain the project’s development. Information about the production budget, duration of filming, screenplay development and the extent of Hamzat’s personal involvement has not been established in the premiere announcements.
Political Guests at the Premiere
The premiere attracted several prominent figures from Lagos politics. Among those identified at the event was Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, a former Minister of State for Defence who also played a role in Hamzat’s political journey.
Obanikoro served as Director General and chairman of Hamzat’s campaign organisation during the period when the deputy governor pursued political office. His presence at the film premiere connected the event to a longstanding political relationship between the 2 men.
Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, was also among the political personalities associated with the event. Wahab had earlier been mentioned in the film’s executive production publicity.
Other political guests included Cornelius Ojelabi, chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, and Rofiat Iyabosola Eletu, the party’s Lagos State woman leader. Rasaq Ajala, Usman Hamzat and Hakeem Shittu of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board were also identified among the personalities connected to the gathering.
Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola was pictured with Hamzat at the event. Fashola played an important role in Hamzat’s career in the Lagos State Government, particularly during the period when he served as governor between 2007 and 2015.
The attendance of these figures placed the premiere within the wider political environment of Lagos State. Several of the guests have worked with Hamzat, supported his political journey or held positions in the state administration and the APC.
Nollywood Personalities at the Film Premiere
The entertainment industry was also represented at the event. Veteran comedian Ali Baba and comedian Gbenga Adeyinka were among the entertainment personalities associated with the premiere, with Adeyinka serving as master of ceremonies.
Actor Jide Kosoko attended as one of the film’s cast members, while other members of the cast and production team were present. Their participation brought together performers, filmmakers and entertainers around the biographical project.
The event offered an opportunity for the production team to introduce the film to invited guests and showcase the performers involved. It also placed Nollywood personalities alongside political figures whose careers and public responsibilities are connected to the subject of the film.
Who Is Obafemi Hamzat?
Kadri Obafemi Hamzat was born on September 19, 1964, in Lagos State. He comes from a family with a history of involvement in Lagos politics, particularly through his father, the late Oba Mufutau Olatunji Hamzat.
His father was involved in Lagos political affairs and served in the Lagos State House of Assembly. He also held the position of Commissioner for Transportation between 1979 and 1983.
Hamzat’s educational journey began at Odu Abore Memorial Primary School in Mushin, Lagos. He later attended Olivet Baptist High School in Oyo State before proceeding to the University of Ibadan, where he studied Agricultural Engineering.
He obtained his first degree in Agricultural Engineering in 1986 and completed a master’s degree in the same field in 1988. Hamzat subsequently earned a doctorate in Systems Process Engineering from Cranfield University in the United Kingdom in 1992.
His academic background provided the foundation for a professional career that included work in technology, financial services and corporate management before he entered government service.
Hamzat’s Career Before Entering Lagos Politics
Before becoming a prominent political figure in Lagos, Hamzat gained professional experience in the United States and the corporate sector. His career included associations with the College of New Rochelle, Columbia University, Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley.
He later worked at Oando Plc, where he served as Chief Information Officer and Group Head of Information Technology Strategy. His responsibilities involved technology management and the use of information systems within the organisation.
His professional experience in technology and corporate management became relevant when he joined the Lagos State Government in 2005. The administration was pursuing reforms in several areas, including the use of technology to improve government operations.
Hamzat’s appointment marked the beginning of a long period in public service. He served in different capacities across successive administrations and became associated with technology reforms and infrastructure development.
His Appointment Under Bola Tinubu
Hamzat entered the Lagos State Government in 2005 during the administration of former Governor Bola Tinubu. He was appointed Commissioner for Science and Technology, a position that placed him in charge of an important part of the state’s technology development agenda.
He retained the position after Babatunde Fashola became governor in 2007. During his time in the ministry, the administration pursued the use of technology in government operations, including the implementation of Oracle enterprise resource planning modules.
The technology reforms were intended to improve the management of government information and administrative processes. Hamzat’s background in engineering and information technology formed part of the experience he brought to the role.
His continued service under Fashola gave him a place in the state executive council across different stages of the administration. He later moved from Science and Technology to another major government responsibility.
Works and Infrastructure Commissioner Under Fashola
In 2011, Hamzat was appointed Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure. The appointment placed him in a ministry responsible for important road and infrastructure projects across Lagos.
During this period, the state pursued several infrastructure programmes, including improvements to the Lekki Epe Expressway and the development of the Lekki Ikoyi Link Bridge.
The Lekki Ikoyi Link Bridge became one of the notable infrastructure projects associated with the Fashola administration. The bridge connected parts of the Lekki and Ikoyi areas and became a prominent feature of Lagos infrastructure development.
Hamzat remained in the Lagos State Executive Council until the end of Fashola’s administration in 2015. His experience across the Science and Technology and Works and Infrastructure ministries helped establish his profile within the state government.
The 2015 Governorship Primary
Hamzat became one of the contenders for the Lagos governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2015 general election. He contested the party’s primary against other aspirants, including Akinwunmi Ambode.
Ambode won the primary with 3,735 votes, while Hamzat received 1,201 votes. The outcome ended Hamzat’s immediate ambition to become the party’s governorship candidate for that election.
After the primary, Hamzat continued his public service career. He served as Special Adviser on Works to Fashola when the former Lagos governor became Minister of Works, Power and Housing under President Muhammadu Buhari.
The appointment kept him involved in infrastructure matters at the federal level and maintained his connection to the political leadership that had shaped his career in Lagos.
How Hamzat Became Lagos Deputy Governor
Hamzat returned to the centre of Lagos governorship politics in 2018. As the APC prepared for the 2019 election, he was among the politicians interested in becoming the party’s candidate.
On September 29, 2018, he withdrew from the governorship contest and endorsed Babajide Sanwo Olu. He subsequently emerged as Sanwo Olu’s running mate on the APC ticket.
The pair won the 2019 Lagos governorship election, and Hamzat assumed office as deputy governor in May 2019. His appointment placed him in the state’s highest executive leadership alongside Sanwo Olu.
Hamzat retained the position after the APC ticket won the 2023 governorship election. His tenure has therefore covered 2 consecutive administrations under the same governor.
Hamzat’s 2027 Governorship Ambition
Hamzat’s political position became a major subject of discussion in 2026 as the APC began preparations for the 2027 Lagos governorship election.
In April 2026, the Governance Advisory Council adopted him as its consensus aspirant. Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu and other party leaders also supported his emergence as the preferred candidate.
On May 21, 2026, Hamzat won the APC governorship primary, receiving 657,917 votes out of 657,974 accredited votes. The result positioned him as the party’s candidate for the 2027 Lagos governorship election.
He later unveiled his 2027 manifesto, titled *The Lagos Promise*, on October 31, 2026. The presentation came just days before the premiere of *Hamzat, Omo Oba* on November 4.
The timing places the film’s release within an important period in his political career, as he prepares to contest for the governorship after serving 2 terms as deputy governor.
What Has Been Disclosed About the Film’s Story?
Available information describes Hamzat, Omo Oba as a biographical production covering different stages of the deputy governor’s life. These include his family background, education, professional career, entry into Lagos politics and experience in public service.
The film is also reported to touch on his family relationships and political leadership. Seun Kentebe’s portrayal of Hamzat, Toyin Alausa’s role as his wife and Olarotimi Fakunle’s portrayal of his father indicate that the production includes aspects of his personal and family background.
A complete synopsis and detailed account of the film’s scenes have not been released in the available premiere reports. There is also no confirmed information establishing whether the production includes dramatised versions of his 2015 and 2018 governorship ambitions or portrays specific political figures from those periods.
The production has not publicly disclosed its budget, filming schedule or distribution arrangements. Details about possible cinema screenings beyond the premiere and any planned streaming release also remain unconfirmed.
Is the Film an Official Lagos Government Production?
The film centres on a serving Lagos State deputy governor and features guests from the state’s political establishment. Its premiere also took place during a period when Hamzat was preparing for the 2027 governorship election.
The available information identifies Ultimate Communications as the production company. It does not establish that the film was commissioned as an official Lagos State Government production or financed with state government funds.
The presence of government officials and APC leaders at the premiere does not, on its own, establish the source of the production’s funding. No confirmed production budget or detailed financing statement has been made available in the information surrounding the event.
The film’s connection to Hamzat’s political journey, alongside the timing of its release, has made it a subject of interest beyond the entertainment industry. Its production credits, cast, political guests and eventual distribution are among the details audiences may continue to follow.
