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Movie Review: Kemi Adetiba’s “King of Boys” A Breath Of Fresh Air

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6 years ago

October 29, 2018

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King of Boys is the story of Alhaja Eniola Salami (Sola Sobowale), a businesswoman and philanthropist with a rusty past and a promising political future.

She is a pillar in the society who is also feared by many. As her political ambitions grows, she’s drawn into a power tussle that threatens everything she cares about.

After her directional debut with Wedding party 1, Kemi Adetiba came back with King of Boys starring Sola Sobowale, Adesua Etomi, Reminisce, Toni Tones etc.

I am always skeptical about going to the cinema to watch nollywood movies because of my past experience and the fact that this one had so many big names I wondered if the story and delivery would be any better. ‘King of boys’ surpassed my expectations in every way, I haven’t recovered since last night.

Characters

Sola Sobowale (Alhaja Salami) deserves an Oscar for this role. Her acting skills has been flawless overtime but what she did in King of Boys is definitely one for the books. She put her entire soul into her portrayal of this character and she made it believable. When the character lost her kids, I was close to tears because i could see real pain in her eyes.

Adesua Etomi: It was so refreshing to see her play a totally different role this time! She also brought her A-game to this. She played the role with so much class and finesse.

Ill Bliss and Reminisce were amazing additions to the cast and did amazingly well in their roles. Reminisce(Makanaki) brought the real street vibe that many gangster Nollywood movies lacked.

I am still looking for the right words to describe how flawless and articulate Toni Tones was. She totally blew my mind away. It was my first time seeing her in a movie and I really can’t wait to see more movies with her in it.

The entire cast did so well and they individually added their own spice to the film and made it more thrilling.

Strong Points

* The dialogue was also the best I’ve seen in a Nollywood film! I couldn’t get enough of the proverbs they kept spewing out in almost every scene.

* The sound was on point.

* The best thing about this film was the story. It’s new, different, and well told. The story was very unpredictable and the ending made me hunger for more. I loved how real the story was and how relatable it is to every Nigerian. The corruption plot is exactly what is going on behind the scenes in the political landscape and we need more stories like this in our cinemas.

* Yolanda Okereke did such a fantastic job with the wardrobe and the makeup was astonishing.

Flaws

Its so difficult to take note of flawless in this movie. KOB wasn’t perfect but the little errors can easily be overlooked.

* The movie was quite long, it lasted about 2 hours 50 minutes. Some scenes could have been shorter However, it never got boring.

* Also, Nobody wears embellished dresses while mourning 2 kids who died in less than 24 hours. When Alhaja Eniola Salami was mourning, she was seen wearing a long black dress which was heavily embellished with stones and pearls. That could have been taken care off.

King of boys is worth the hype and the buzz who would have seen all over social media. You should rush to the cinema to see it.

I would rate this movie 9/10

Written and directed by Kemi Adetiba

KOB Stars Sola Sobowale, Adesua Etomi, Reminisce, Toni Tones, Ill Bliss, Jide Kosoko, Demola Adedoyin

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Denzel Washington Opens Up About 15-Year Battle With Alcohol

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November 21, 2024

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Hollywood icon Denzel Washington recently disclosed his past struggles with alcohol during an interview with Esquire.

The two-time Academy Award winner candidly shared a fifteen-year pattern of wine consumption. What began as a casual habit gradually escalated into a regular occurrence.

He began, “Wine is very tricky. It’s very slow. It ain’t like, boom, all of a sudden,” he elaborated, recalling how a wine cellar he constructed in 1999 within his home became a place for self-indulgence.

The actor added,

“And part of it was we built this big house in 1999 with a ten-thousand-bottle wine cellar, and I learned to drink the best. So I’m gonna drink my ’61s and my ’82s and whatever we had. Wine was my thing, and now I was popping $4,000 bottles just because that’s what was left. And then later in those years I’d call Gil Turner’s Fine Wines & Spirits on Sunset Boulevard and say, Send me two bottles, the best of this or that.”

Washington also delved into his past, acknowledging his youthful experimentation with drugs. However, he emphasized that he never developed an addiction to substances such as heroin or cocaine.

He continued,

“I’m sure at first it was easy because I was younger. Two months off and let’s go. But drinking was a fifteen-year pattern. And truth be told, it didn’t start in ’99. It started earlier.”

A decade ago, as Washington neared his 60th birthday, a turning point arrived. He made the resolute decision to abstain from alcohol completely.

“I’ve done a lot of damage to the body. We’ll see. I’ve been clean. Be ten years this December. I stopped at sixty and I haven’t had a thimble’s worth since. Things are opening up for me now—like being seventy. It’s real. And it’s okay. This is the last chapter—if I get another thirty, what do I want to do? My mother made it to ninety-seven,” said Washington.

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It Hurts – Don Jazzy On Not Having A Partner

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2 days ago

November 19, 2024

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Renowned music executive and record label boss, Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, recently expressed disappointment over his current relationship status.

On Monday, he took to Instagram to share his desire to participate in the popular “suspect challenge.” This social media trend involves couples playfully teasing each other. However, the 41-year-old entrepreneur lamented that he couldn’t join in the fun due to his single status.

“Suspect wants to do suspect challenge but no suspect partner,” he wrote. In the accompanying caption, the music executive lamented that “it hurts.”

This isn’t the first time Don Jazzy has publicly discussed his relationship status. In 2021, he revealed that he married Michelle Jackson, a UK-based writer and model, at the age of 20. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in divorce after two years.

“I fucked it up cos I was giving all my time to my music. Music became a priority instead of my family. We got divorced when I was 22 and it hurt,” he said.

Earlier this year, Don Jazzy explained that he has not remarried as he is currently focused on personal growth and self-development.

“I dey work on myself so that when my head correct, my babe go enjoy me,” he wrote in pidgin English.

A few months ago, Don Jazzy made headlines when a foreign investor acquired his record label, Mavin Records.

In 2004, Don Jazzy and his former partner, D’banj, co-founded Mo’ Hits Records. Following its closure, Don Jazzy established Mavin Records in 2012.

Mavin Records has produced and nurtured a roster of talented artists. They include Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Dr SID, D’Prince, DNA Twins, Ayra Starr, Johnny Drille, Crayon, Boy Spice, Bayanni, Rema, Lifesize Teddy, and Ladipoe.

To commemorate his 37th birthday in 2019, Don Jazzy unveiled the Mavin Creative Studios. The studio is a multimillion-naira mansion serving as the label’s corporate headquarters.

Mavin Records has received numerous accolades, including two consecutive MTV Africa Music Awards for Best Record Label in 2013 and 2014.

The label’s artists have also collaborated with international music stars such as Beyoncé, Selena Gomez, Kelly Rowland, and Chris Brown.

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Johnny Drille & Wife Celebrate Daughter’s Birthday With Sweet Family Photos

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Nigerian singer Johnny Drille and his wife Rima celebrated their daughter Amaris’ first birthday on November 18, 2024. Johnny Drille shared heartwarming photos from Amaris’ first birthday photoshoot to commemorate this special occasion.

In the pictures, the adorable baby girl stole the show with her radiant cuteness. The happy family of three posed together, creating lasting memories. Fans and followers were overjoyed to see the little bundle of joy and showered her with love and blessings.

In his caption, he wrote,

“One year ago, you made us parents, and our hearts have never been fuller. Watching you grow, smile, mean-mug, and light up our world has been the greatest gift we could ever wish for. Happy 1st birthday to our sweet little girl Amaris. You’ve turned our world into such beauty. Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventures with you ❤️”

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Fans flooded the comment section to celebrate Amaris’ birthday.

They showered her with compliments, prayers, and well-wishes.

A comment read, “She’s so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ happy birthday, most beautiful,” and another person commented, “Happy Birthday, Beautiful Amaris Esohe Ighodalo, May the beauty of God keep surrounding you ❤️God bless Mummy and Daddy.”

Another person comically wrote, “Chei my fallopian tube is shouting o 😢😢😢😢😢😢 too cute. Wait dear e remain small! Happy birthday, Sunshine.”

In 2023, Johnny Drille shared a heartwarming video on social media. He announced the birth of his daughter three days after Christmas.

The video showcased intimate family moments from the month prior. Also, it captured the joy and love surrounding the newborn’s arrival.

Drille wrote in his caption,

“AMARIS ESOHE IGHODARO | 11.17.23. Six weeks ago today, we held in our arms our daughter for the first time. It’s hard to explain but it’s the most miraculous thing i’ve ever known… Dear @rimouuune i’m in awe of your strength, I’ve seen you go through real pain the last few months, but you stayed strong for our baby, and for me. Been watching you take on motherhood with so much grace. Something more exciting about raising this child with you.”

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In 2022, Rima and the singer secretly got married. They kept their marriage private until a year later, when they publicly announced their anniversary.

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