King of Thieves (2022 film)

King of Thieves
Promotional poster
Agesinkole
Directed by
  • Adebayo Tijani
    Tope Adebayo
Produced byFemi Adebayo
Starring
Production
company
  • Euphoria360 Media
    Anthill Studios
Distributed byFilmOne Entertainment
Release date
  • April 8, 2022 (2022-04-08)
Running time
110 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageYoruba
Box office₦320,805,150[1]

King of Thieves (Agẹṣinkólé) is a 2022 Nigerian thriller film produced by Femi Adebayo and directed by Tope Adebayo and Adebayo Tijani.[2][3] It stars Odunlade Adekola, Femi Adebayo, Toyin Abraham, Broda Shaggi, Adebowale "Debo" Adedayo aka Mr Macaroni, Lateef Adedimeji,Ibrahim Yekini (Itele D Icon) and Ibrahim Chatta.[4][5] The Epic Yoruba-language movie was produced by Femi Adebayo's Euphoria360 media and co-produced by the Niyi Akinmolayan's Anthill studios. The movie premiered on April 4, 2022. The star-studded event was held at the IMAX Cinemas, Lekki, Lagos which featured lots of trends and talk-points.[6] The movie hit Cinemas nationwide from April 8, 2022[7]

Selected cast

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Synopsis

"King of Thieves" (Ògúndábède) tells the tale of the renowned town and prosperous kingdom of Ajeromi. Life in Ajeromi was thriving, with peace and prosperity reigning supreme. However, the tranquility of the kingdom was disrupted when Agesinkole, a formidable bandit and terrorist, arrived to unleash terror upon its people.

Determined to protect their peaceful way of life, the inhabitants of Ajeromi united and used all their available resources against the menace of Agesinkole. Their arsenal included skilled hunters, powerful witches, and accomplished wizards who combined their strengths and abilities to confront this common threat and restore peace and prosperity to their beloved land.[9]

Premiere

King of Thieves (Agesinkole) premiered on Sunday, April 4, 2022, at the IMAX Cinemas, Lekki, Lagos. The theme of the premiere was 'Epic and Dangerous' and lots of celebrities in attendance dressed in line with the theme.[10] The event was star-studded and saw a lot of celebrities and big names of the industry in attendance. Some of those in attendance are Tade Ogidan, Tunde Kelani, Iyabo Ojo, Antar Laniyan, Segun Arinze, Mercy Aigbe, Dayo Amusa, Eniola Ajao, Denrele Edun, Muyiwa Ademola and a host of others.[11] Popular media company, StarTimes, of which Femi Adebayo is an ambassador, hosted and congratulated him on the debut of his new movie in Cinemas. Screening by the press, StarTimes team, Nollywood industry icons, and movie critics took place at the Silverbird Cinemas, Ikeja City Mall.[12]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actor In A Drama, Movie or TV Series Femi Adebayo Nominated [13][14]
Best Art Director Wale Adeleke Won
Best Picture Editor Sanjo Adegoke Nominated
Best Sound Track Adam Songbird and Tolu Obanro Nominated
Best Make Up Francisca Otaigbe Nominated
Best Writer Yinka Laoye Nominated
Best Overall Movie Femi Adebayo Nominated
Best Director Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Top 20 films 24th - 26th June 2022 - Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria". www.ceanigeria.com.
  2. ^ Premium Times Nigeria https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/525577-movie-review-how-femi-adebayos-king-of-thieves-sets-new-standard-for-yoruba-films.html?tztc=1. Retrieved 2023-06-01. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2022-03-11). "Check out the newly released trailer for 'King of Thieves' (Ogundabede)". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
  4. ^ Ogala, George (2022-04-24). "Movie Review: How Femi Adebayo's 'King of Thieves sets new standard for Yoruba films". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
  5. ^ "StarTimes hosts premiere of Femi Adebayo's 'King of Thieves'". Punch Newspapers. 2022-04-08. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
  6. ^ "Femi Adebayo's King of thieves ready for public viewing". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-04-09. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
  7. ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2022-03-11). "Check out the newly released trailer for 'King of Thieves' (Ogundabede)". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
  8. ^ BellaNaija.com (2022-04-04). "The Spectacular Cultural Display Served at the "King of Thieves" Movie Premiere". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
  9. ^ "King of Thieves". Archived from the original on 2022-05-20. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
  10. ^ Odutuyo, Adeyinka (2022-04-06). "Femi Adebayo, other stars arrive on horses at his carnival-like movie premiere". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
  11. ^ "Femi Adebayo's King of thieves ready for public viewing". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-04-09. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
  12. ^ "StarTimes celebrates Femi Adebayo's feat as King of Thieves hits cinemas". Vanguard News. 2022-04-08. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
  13. ^ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 2023-04-23.[permanent dead link‍]
  14. ^ Busari, Biodun (2023-05-20). "AMVCA 2023: Wale Adeleke wins Best Art Director for King of Thieves". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2023-05-21.