King of Boys

2018 Nigerian film directed by Kemi Adetiba

  • 20 October 2018 (2018-October-20)
Running time
169 minutesCountryNigeriaLanguagesEnglish
Yoruba
Igbo
HausaBox 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 Kemi 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 member include Paul Sambo, Osas Ajibade Ighodaro, Toni Tones, Sani Muazu, Demola Adedoyin[7] and Akin Lewis.[8]

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 she really has 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
  • Jumoke George as Party Gossip 1
  • Lanre Hassan as Iyaloja

Reception

It was listed among the top 10 movies of 2018 by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) [9]

Box office

King of Boys grossed ₦ 200 million after 7 weeks in cinemas[10] and ₦245 million overall.[11]

Sequel

The sequel, The Return of the King was released on 27 August 2021 exclusively on Netflix as a 7-part limited series.[12]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref
2019 African Movie Academy Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role - Sola Sobowale Won [13]
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Adesua Etomi-Wellington Won
2020 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Supporting Actor - Reminisce Nominated [14][15]
Best Supporting Actress - Toni Tones Nominated
Best Costume Designer - Yolanda Okereke Nominated
Best Make-Up - Hakeem Effects Nominated
Best Actress in a Drama - Sola Sobowale Nominated
Best Sound Track - Sess, Reminisce & Adekunle Gold - "Original Gangster" Nominated
Best Director - Kemi Adetiba Nominated
2021 African Entertainment Awards USA Best African Movie Won

See also

References

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  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. Archived from the original on 28 November 2020. 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. Archived from the original on 22 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  7. ^ "Demola Adedoyin". www.wikidata.org. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  8. ^ Cable Lifestyle (2 May 2018). "Boys' teaser reveals little but will keep you in suspense". The Cable Nigeria. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  9. ^ "'King of Boys', 'Lion Heart,' others top 10 Nollywood movies for 2018". 8 January 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  10. ^ Bada, Gbenga (12 December 2018). "Kemi Adetiba is emotional after 'King Of Boys' reportedly grossed N200m in 7 weeks". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  11. ^ "Top 50 Releases of all time in West Africa. Page 18-19". Archived from the original on 19 August 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  12. ^ Nwogu, Precious (27 August 2021). "'KOB: The Return of the King' [Pulse Movie Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  13. ^ "King Of Boys: The Return Of The King Returns As 7-Episode Series". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  14. ^ "2020 AMVCA: Check out the full nominees' list". Pulse Nigeria. 7 February 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  15. ^ Ayoola, Simbiat (16 March 2020). "AMVCA7: King of Boys gets snubbed, Nigerians react". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 22 August 2021.