King of Boys

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]

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]

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

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
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
  1. "King of Boys (2018) Box Office - nlist | Nollywood, Nigerian Movies & Casting".
  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. 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. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  7. Cable Lifestyle (2 May 2018). "Boys' teaser reveals little but will keep you in suspense". The Cable Nigeria. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  8. "'King of Boys', 'Lion Heart,' others top 10 Nollywood movies for 2018". 2019-01-08. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  9. Tayo, Ayomide (2018-11-05). "King of Boys is a movie that Nollywood needs right now". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-08-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. 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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. "Top 50 Releases of all time in West Africa. Page 18-19".
  12. Nwogu, Precious (2021-08-27). "'KOB: The Return of the King' [Pulse Movie Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-08-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. "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.
  14. "2020 AMVCA: Check out the full nominees' list". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-02-07. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
  15. Ayoola, Simbiat (2020-03-16). "AMVCA7: King of Boys gets snubbed, Nigerians react". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
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