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]

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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.