Akinyoola Ayoola, popularly known as Kamo State, takes a major step from digital comedy into feature filmmaking with Star Lomo, a new Nigerian drama-thriller directed by acclaimed filmmaker Kayode Kasum.
The film is now showing in cinemas across Nigeria from Friday, September 25, 2026, following its star-studded Lagos premiere on September 20.
For Kamo State, Star Lomo represents his first major cinema project as a lead actor and producer, while the film also brings together some of Nollywood’s established actors and popular digital entertainers.
What Is Star Lomo About?
Star Lomo is a drama-thriller centred on ambition, survival, relationships and the realities of life in Lagos.
Described by director Kayode Kasum as a “love letter to the struggle of Lagos,” the movie moves beyond the comedy that many audiences associate with Kamo State and focuses on the everyday struggles of people trying to survive and build a better life in one of Nigeria’s busiest cities.
At the centre of the story is a determined young man whose dreams are tested by the difficult realities surrounding him.
As he tries to hold on to his ambitions, he is forced to confront challenges involving survival, relationships, courage and the pressure of circumstances that appear determined to stand in his way.
The story also takes audiences into the world of Lagos’ yellow commercial transport system, offering a closer look at some of the ordinary people who help keep the city moving.
A Different Side of Kamo State
Kamo State has built a large audience through comedy skits and digital content, but Star Lomo gives him the opportunity to present himself in a more dramatic feature-film setting.
The project is particularly significant because he serves as both the lead actor and a producer on the film.
Rather than simply transferring his familiar online comedy character to the cinema, the movie attempts to place him inside a more grounded story about dreams, struggle and resilience.
Kamo State has previously responded to criticism surrounding the decision to release the movie in cinemas, arguing that audiences should see the film before forming an opinion about it.
The Cast of Star Lomo
The film features a combination of established Nollywood actors, indigenous performers and popular content creators.
The cast includes:
- Akinyoola “Kamo State” Ayoola
- Lateef Adedimeji
- Ibrahim Chatta
- Bukunmi “KieKie” Adeaga-Ilori
- Mike Afolarin
- Abiola Adebayo
- Kayode “Rooboy” Olatunde as Fura
- Folakemi “Pretty Fola” Babatunde
The film also features other familiar faces from Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
Kamo State’s move into a lead role comes after years of building his identity as a digital creator, making Star Lomo an important new chapter in his entertainment career.
Kayode Kasum Directs Star Lomo
Star Lomo is directed by Kayode Kasum, a filmmaker known for working across different genres of Nigerian cinema.
According to Kasum, his collaboration with Kamo State came from recognising the creator’s community-driven energy and seeing an opportunity to develop a narrative film around an important contemporary Nigerian story.
The director’s approach to the project also gives Star Lomo a more dramatic identity than audiences might initially expect from a movie led by a popular skit maker.
The Music and Unique Storytelling
One of the more distinctive creative elements of Star Lomo is its use of music.
The film incorporates significant musical elements into its storytelling, with characters sometimes expressing their experiences and emotions through dramatic ballads.
This gives the movie a theatrical quality while allowing the characters to communicate their struggles in a way that goes beyond conventional dialogue.
For a story centred on ambition, hardship and the pursuit of dreams, the musical approach provides another way for the film to explore the emotional lives of its characters.
Production and Behind the Scenes
Star Lomo is a collaborative production involving Film Trybe Media, FilmOne Studios and Kamo State Productions.
The movie is distributed for its Nigerian cinema release through FilmOne Entertainment, with the nationwide theatrical run beginning on September 25, 2026.
The Lagos premiere held on September 20 attracted several notable names from the Nigerian entertainment industry, including Lateef Adedimeji, KieKie, Odunlade Adekola, Mo Bimpe and Iyabo Ojo.
Phisk Watch Review
Star Lomo arrives with an interesting premise: take an entertainer best known for comedy and place him at the centre of a story about the everyday struggle of Lagos.
The film’s biggest point of curiosity is therefore its ability to balance Kamo State’s established identity as a content creator with the demands of a more serious feature-film narrative.
The focus on ordinary Lagos residents, the commercial transport system and the struggle to keep personal dreams alive gives the movie a distinctly Nigerian setting. Rather than relying solely on spectacle, the story attempts to explore the people and circumstances behind the daily movement of the city.
Kayode Kasum’s direction, combined with the film’s musical storytelling approach, also suggests an attempt to give the project an identity beyond a conventional comedy.
For audiences who know Kamo State primarily from his online content, Star Lomo offers an opportunity to see him in a different kind of role.
Phisk Watch Rating: To be updated after an official screening.
Where to Watch Star Lomo
Star Lomo is now showing in cinemas across Nigeria from September 25, 2026.
Moviegoers can check their local cinema listings for available showtimes and tickets.
The film’s theatrical release gives audiences the opportunity to experience Kamo State’s first major cinema project on the big screen.
Final Thoughts
Star Lomo represents more than another Nollywood release for Akinyoola Ayoola.
It marks the transition of Kamo State from a successful digital content creator into a leading figure in a feature-length cinema production.
With Kayode Kasum behind the camera and a cast featuring established actors alongside popular digital personalities, the film brings together different parts of Nigeria’s modern entertainment industry.
At its heart, however, Star Lomo is a story about Lagos, ambition and survival — and about ordinary people refusing to let difficult circumstances completely extinguish their dreams.
Now that the film has arrived in cinemas nationwide, audiences can finally experience the story for themselves.
Star Lomo is now showing in cinemas across Nigeria.
