By Providence Ayanfeoluwa

The highly anticipated film “Son of Iron,” produced by Jide Ibrahim and Adedayo Adekeye, and directed by Tunde Olaoye, which was released in cinemas nationwide on November 14, 2025 is a film about self-discovery and African pride with ’Ogun’ cosmetology.

The film delivers a deeply philosophical reflection on how the past shapes identity, destiny, and the choices that define an individual’s future.

Featuring an impressive mix of star power and rising talent, “Son of Iron” brings together celebrated Nollywood actors and actresses including: Sola Sobowale, Jim Chukwuka, Jide Kosoko, Ralph Steve, Rykardo Agbo, among others.

Speaking, Executive Producer and co-writer of the film, Ibrahim described the film as a journey into history and memory—an invitation for viewers to trace the roots of their present struggles and triumphs in order to understand where they are headed.

He said the film “exposes us to our talent that we don’t even know especially the new generation, the talents that are inherent in their forefather’s before the coming of the white. That is why we are picking a unique skill set in ‘Alagbede’ which is based on Ogun (iron) cosmetology.”  

Ibrahim explains that the film is rooted in African identity and cultural pride, saying: “Son of Iron” reminds viewers that there is strength in understanding the heritage many have abandoned—heritage that holds economic, social, and personal value.

He pointed out that the story explores forgotten talents embedded in African lineage, using the symbolic craft of alagbede—traditional blacksmithing—to highlight Ogun cosmology and the innate gifts passed down through generations.

At its core, the film argues that while circumstances may challenge us, it is ultimately our decisions—not fate—that determine our paths.

 Investor Reuben Afegwai, added that the film’s title itself speaks to resilience, in African tradition, iron is linked to Ogun, the deity of strength, determination, and courage.

“Whoever is associated with Ogun is a goal-getter,” he says, calling the film a challenge to audiences to remain steadfast and keep moving forward.

The project’s producer, Afedayo Oluaye, reinforces this, describing the film as a bridge between the old and the new—an exploration of the inescapable legacies embedded in our DNA and the importance of reconnecting with the roots that define us.

“Son of Iron” ultimately stands as a cinematic reminder that rediscovery is powerful—that by looking inward and backward, individuals can move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.