Akeem Lasisi
Although Femi Adebayo’s AGUNJAGUN is a charged epic, he proved smart in the selection of its cast. While he brought in seasoned actors such as Odunlade Adekola, Muyiwa Ademola and Fathia Williams – as well as veterans that include Adebayo Salami and Dele Odule – he also rallied some top skit makers for the showdown that the movie represents.
The top three in this regard are Mr Macaroni (Debo Adebayo), Woli Agba (Ayo Ajewola) and Yemi Elesho. While Macaroni and Elesho are supporting fighters to Debo Adebayo (Ogundiji), Woli Agba is a failed lover. Among the three, he isalmost the only one who has the luxury of injecting some comedy into the film, as he tries to impress the lady he woos (played by Aisha Lawal).
Macaroni and Eleso are able to prove their versatility because they act well their warrior parts. Well, Macaroni is also at a point made to do a bit of dangerous comedy in JAGUNJAGUN, when he and two other lieutenants decide to frolic when they are supposed to take proper charge of a war Ogundiji declares. The error causes their boss many lives and they pay dearly for it.
The choice, on the whole, is a plus for the producer as they are very likely to lure their skit fans to watch the movie.
