King of Boys
King of Boys | |
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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, , 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 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
- Jumoke George as Party Gossip 1
Reception[]
It was listed as one of the top 10 movies of 2018.[8] In a review for Pulse Nigeria, Ayomide Tayo wrote; "For all its ambition to create a political thriller masterpiece, King of Boys falls short. Even with a reduced screen time, the movie feels too bloated and clunky to properly narrate the life and times of a criminal queenpin."[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 |
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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 | |||
Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award | 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[]
- ^ "King of Boys (2018) Box Office - nlist | Nollywood, Nigerian Movies & Casting".
- ^ 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.
- ^ "'King of Boys', 'Lion Heart,' others top 10 Nollywood movies for 2018". 2019-01-08. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
- ^ Tayo, Ayomide (2018-11-05). "King of Boys is a movie that Nollywood needs right now". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-08-26.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (2018-12-12). "Kemi Adetiba is emotional after 'King Of Boys' reportedly grossed N200m in 7 weeks". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
- ^ "Top 50 Releases of all time in West Africa. Page 18-19".
- ^ Nwogu, Precious (2021-08-27). "'KOB: The Return of the King' [Pulse Movie Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ^ "King Of Boys: The Return Of The King Returns As 7-Episode Series". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
- ^ "2020 AMVCA: Check out the full nominees' list". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-02-07. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
- ^ Ayoola, Simbiat (2020-03-16). "AMVCA7: King of Boys gets snubbed, Nigerians react". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
- 2018 films
- Nigerian films
- Films directed by Kemi Adetiba
- Yoruba-language films
- English-language films