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Meet The Adebanjos

Meet The Adebanjos

2012
Comedy
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In South London, tradition clashes with culture as a Nigerian father tries to instill his old-fashioned African values into his modern British family.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Starring
Wale Ojo / Yetunde Oduwole / Andrea Ama Aboagye / Daniel Davids / Moji Bamtefa / Tolulope Ogunmefun / Andrew Apraku / Lateef Lovejoy

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

relatable heartfelt humorous cultural generational traditional modern familial identity poignant grounded

Reviews

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Priya Sharma
Jun 9, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In 'Meet The Adebanjos', the timeless theme of parental expectations meeting youthful independence is explored through a distinct Nigerian lens. The film offers a glimpse into the cultural negotiations that occur when a father, anchored by traditional African…

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Liam O'Connell
Jun 9, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a film that feels lived-in and true, offering a rich tapestry of family life in contemporary South London. 'Meet The Adebanjos' expertly captures the nuances of a Nigerian father's struggle to pass down his heritage to…

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Sophia Chen
Jun 9, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Meet The Adebanjos' presents a well-trodden premise – the generational clash within an immigrant family – but injects it with a specific cultural flavour. The film’s strength lies in its commitment to its characters, especially the father, brought…

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Marcus Thorne
Jun 9, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A genuinely affecting exploration of heritage and identity, 'Meet The Adebanjos' shines through its authentic portrayal of a Nigerian family's cultural negotiation. The performances are uniformly strong, particularly Wale Ojo, who anchors the film with a performance that…

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Eleanor Vance
Jun 9, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'Meet The Adebanjos', South London becomes the vibrant backdrop for a familiar yet engaging family saga. The narrative centres on a Nigerian father's earnest, often humorous, attempts to impart his traditional values onto his British-raised children. Wale…

FAQs

The film portrays the clash through everyday family interactions, dialogue, and contrasting perspectives. The Nigerian father's adherence to traditional customs and expectations directly confronts his children's experiences and embrace of contemporary British culture. This dynamic creates moments of both friction and understanding, exploring the compromises and adjustments inherent in bicultural living.