Why King of Boys Is The Favourite Nollywood Movie To Watch In Nigerian Homes - Sola Sobowale

We know it is not every day or every time newly produced movies will trend in Nigerian homes.

In fact, before any topic or movie come out to trend in many Nigerian homes, it must be something that touches one important of everyday life.

The king of Boys is produced by Kemi Adetiba and directed by Veteran Actress, Sola Sobowale who is also the main character in the movie.

As Eniola Salami in the film, Sobowale is a very powerful and influential politician, who uses everything she has to get rid of her enemies.

In part one of the movie that was released on October 20, 2018, They arrested and jailed her but she still escaped and left the country.

While in part two, she returned back to Lagos to push her politics to work with plenty of black powers, this made people give her the name “Laburu” which means evil in Yoruba.

King of Boys - "The Return of The King" Exposes The Dark Side of Nigerian Politics
King of Boys – “The Return of The King” Exposes The Dark Side of Nigerian Politics

Nigeria is a big country full of corruption and struggles for power at any cost.

King of Boys captured things that are happening underground in Nigerian politics as people seek power.

The character of Sola Sobowale is the perfect example and people continue to expose her in the part two of the film.

This is an eye opener on why people in the country must push for good governance, accountability and transparency.

The truth of the matter is that if they keep quiet, the country will remain stagnant and innocent lives will continue to be wasted away.

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King of Boys – The Return of the King is similar to ‘The Wedding Party’

King of Boys is the second King of featured film released by Kemi Adetiba after the Wedding Party in 2016.

The success of the movie makes Adetiba hit the limelight in her career.

King of Boys: Sola Sobowale and her Toyin Tomato’s character.

Sola Sobowale is a popular name in the Nigerian movie industry. She has a successful career with English and Yoruba films.

She is known in a character as loud, agressive and volatile actress. However, for the king of Boys, She didn’t only display this but also added the element of cool, calm, rich and savvy, the perfect picture of sophisticated aristocrat.

King of Boys - "The Return of The King" Exposes The Dark Side of Nigerian Politics

King of Boys – The Return of the King: See the Cast below

One thing that is unique about Adetiba’s film is the actors. Her film has many popular actors and actresses from both Nollywood and the music industry.

The Wedding Party has names such as Adesua Etomi, Bankole Wellington (Banky W), Sobowale, Ireti Doyle, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Zainab Balogun, Ayo Makun (Ay), and Frank Donga.

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While part one of king of Boys has characters like Etomi and Sobowale, Osas Ighodaro, Akin Lewis and Jide Kosoko including music artists such as Illbliss and Reminisce show.

In part two, we expect to see Richard Mofe-Damijo and Charly Boy appear with most of the actors from the first part.

Before, Nigerian films usually struggle to get international recognition due to their low budget and production.

But thank God for technology, as they have transformed from DVD releases to cinema and digital releases, Nollywood movies are now getting acceptance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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