King of Boys
| King of Boys | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Kemi Adetiba |
| Written by | Kemi Adetiba |
| Produced by | Kemi Adetiba Kene Okwuosa Remi Adetiba |
| Starring | Sola Sobowale Adesua Etomi Reminisce Toni Tones Jide Kosoko Illbliss |
| Cinematography | Idowu Adedapo Olabode Lawal |
Production company | Kemi Adetiba Visuals |
| Distributed by | FilmOne Distributions |
Release date |
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Running time | 169 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Languages | English Yoruba Igbo Hausa |
| Box office | ₦ 245 million [1] |
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]
Plot
King of Boys tells the story of Alhaja Eniola Salami (played by Sola Sobowale), a businesswoman and philanthropist with and 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
- Sola Sobowale as Alhaja Eniola Salami
- Adesua Etomi as Kemi Salami
- Jide Kosoko as Alhaji Salami
- Osas Ighodaro as Sade Bello
- Illbliss as Odogwu Malay
- Reminisce as Makanaki
- Toni Tones as Young Salami
- Akin Lewis as Aare Akinwade
- Demola Adedoyin as Kitan Salami
- Sani Mu'azu as Inspector Shehu
- Paul Sambo as Nurudeen Gobir
- Sharon Ooja as Amaka
See also
References
- ^ https://nlist.ng/title/king-of-boys-1321/box-office/
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (21 May 2018). "Plot for Kemi Adetiba's anticipated movie revealed". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Ono, Bello (18 January 2018). "Watch Out For Reminisce As He Makes Debut In Nollywood Movie "King Of Boys"". OnoBello. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
- ^ Alli, Mutiat (20 January 2018). "Illbliss joins cast list of Kemi Adetiba's 'King of Boys'". Daily Times. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Cable Lifestyle (2 May 2018). "Boys' teaser reveals little but will keep you in suspense". The Cable Nigeria. Retrieved 29 October 2018.