King of Boys

King of Boys is a 2018 Nigerian crime political thriller film written, co-produced and directed by Kemi Adetiba. It is the second movie directed by Kemi Adetiba following the release of The Wedding Party.[2] It reunites Adetiba with Adesua Etomi and Sola Sobowale, after they worked together in her directorial debut, The Wedding Party.[3] The movie is focused on power tussle and stars rappers Illbliss and Reminisce in their movie debut roles.[4][5][6] Other casts include Paul Sambo, Osas Ajibade, Toni Tones, Sani Muazu, Demola Adedoyin and Akin Lewis.[7]

King of Boys
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKemi Adetiba
Produced byKemi Adetiba
Kene Okwuosa
Remi Adetiba
Written byKemi Adetiba
StarringSola Sobowale
Adesua Etomi
Reminisce
Toni Tones
Jide Kosoko
Illbliss
CinematographyIdowu Adedapo
Olabode Lawal
Production
company
Kemi Adetiba Visuals
Distributed byFilmOne Distributions
Release date
  • 20 October 2018 (2018-October-20)
Running time
169 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish
Yoruba
Igbo
Hausa
Box office₦ 245 million [1]

Plot

King of Boys tells the story of Alhaja Eniola Salami (played by Sola Sobowale), a businesswoman and philanthropist with a promising political future. She is drawn into a struggle for power which in turn threatens everything around her as a result of her growing political ambitions. To come out of this on top, she is caught up in a game of trust, not knowing whom really to look up to, and this leads to her ruthlessness.

Cast

See also

References
  1. https://nlist.ng/title/king-of-boys-1321/box-office/
  2. Izuzu, Chidumga (21 May 2018). "Plot for Kemi Adetiba's anticipated movie revealed". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  3. Dayo, Bernard (13 August 2018). "You guys, the trailer for Kemi Adetiba's "King of Boys" is here and it will make your heart race". YNaija. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  4. Ono, Bello (18 January 2018). "Watch Out For Reminisce As He Makes Debut In Nollywood Movie "King Of Boys"". OnoBello. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  5. Alli, Mutiat (20 January 2018). "Illbliss joins cast list of Kemi Adetiba's 'King of Boys'". Daily Times. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  6. Odejimi, Segun (18 January 2018). "Illbliss, Reminisce, Omoni Oboli, Adesua Etomi To Star In Kemi Adetiba's "King Of Boys"". TNS. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  7. Cable Lifestyle (2 May 2018). "Boys' teaser reveals little but will keep you in suspense". The Cable Nigeria. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
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