King of Boys

King of Boys
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKemi Adetiba
Written byKemi Adetiba
Produced byKemi Adetiba
Kene Okwuosa
Remi 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
LanguagesEnglish
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 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]

Synopsis

King of Boys tells the story of Alhaja Eniola Salami 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

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.