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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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OdumoduBlvck Recounts How Don Jazzy Gifted Him $10,000

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3 days ago

December 20, 2024

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OdumoduBlvck recently praised Mavin Records founder Don Jazzy in an interview with Beats FM.

The rapper discussed his latest project, “Nothing Changed,” a collaborative effort with the Anti-World Gangsters crew. The album features Don Jazzy on the track “Asampete.”

OdumoduBlvck revealed that after recording “Asampete,” he felt the song would benefit from Don Jazzy’s contribution. When approached, Don Jazzy readily agreed to the request.

During their meeting, Don Jazzy not only added his vocals to the song but also surprised OdumoduBlvck with a generous gift of $10,000.

Impressively, Don Jazzy declined any royalties for his contribution to the track.

“When I went to his house to get his vocals, he gave me $10,000 and even my friend was asking me why he gave me such a huge amount of money,” he narrated in the interview.

OdumoduBlvck further praised Don Jazzy, describing him as the most original personality in the Nigerian music industry and a true icon.

“There’s nobody more original than Don Jazzy…The way the younger artists look up to Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, and Olamide today is how they used to look up to Don Jazzy”.

OdumoduBlvck’s praise for Don Jazzy’s generosity and influence on the Nigerian music industry echoes sentiments expressed by numerous artists whose careers have been shaped by the Mavin Records boss.

Four-time Grammy nominee Davido has credited Don Jazzy and D’banj’s flamboyant lifestyle for inspiring him to relocate to Nigeria and pursue his musical aspirations.

Don Jazzy’s philanthropic endeavours also continue to make headlines. Recently, he donated a substantial sum of 100 million naira to Very Dark Man’s charity.

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Actress Eucharia Anunobi Preaches Against Seeking Validation From Others

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3 days ago

December 20, 2024

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Nigerian actress and evangelist Eucharia Anunobi shared a compelling message about self-empowerment through her Instagram platform on December 19, 2024.

The Nollywood veteran directly addressed her followers in a social media post, urging them to break free from seeking external validation.

Anunobi, known for her influential roles in the Nigerian film industry, stressed that individuals should cultivate a strong sense of self-worth independent of others’ opinions.

The acclaimed actress articulated that personal growth and fulfilment stem from embracing one’s authentic self rather than conforming to societal expectations or public judgment.

In the video posted, Eucharia Anunobi enquired, “Why do you want everyone to like you? Even ice cream isn’t liked by everyone, come on.”Her post caption read,

“Seeking to be liked by all is a sign that you are emotionally and spiritually imbalanced! Some people will hate you because to hate is what gives them joy!! Because they are genetically wicked!!! So get used to not being liked!!!!1 John 5:19.”

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The actress’s post ignited a flurry of reactions in her comment section, with followers expressing support and sharing their personal reflections.

Actress Sola Sobowale commented simply, “Fact.”

Other followers shared their thoughts, with one writing, “Anyone who is always seeking validation from the public whenever he or she does something, just know say that person no clear 💯.”

“Caring what people think about you is natural. Letting it drive your behaviours and keep you from doing things you believe in is usually a sign of,” said another person.

Another Instagram user shed more light on the issue, saying,

“codependency conditioning. The core belief in codependency is: what people think of me defines what I think of me. My mother always said, “Your opinion of me is none of my business.” It can get real exhausting perceiving yourself through the eyes of others. No matter how pure your intention, you cannot control how people receive you. Give others the freedom to perceive you as they wish, for it’s merely a reflection of themselves and not your reality. Never mind who sees you. Do you see you?”

“I don’t like people who wanna be liked by everyone, just do you and move on,”

“Thisss ,it’s okay to be a bad person in another persons story ,Only God is PERFECT 👍”

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Elozonam Reflects On How “Japa” Makes It Hard For Him To Make Friends

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4 days ago

December 19, 2024

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Former BBNaija star and content creator Elozonam revealed how Nigeria’s “japa” syndrome—where individuals emigrate in search of better opportunities abroad—has impacted his personal relationships, especially with friends and family.

During a conversation on the Uncoloured Podcast, hosted by fellow BBNaija alum Venita, Elozonam candidly shared how his twin brother’s relocation has significantly altered their once-close dynamic.

“For my twin brother and I, being twins, we naturally used to argue a lot,” Elozonam said. “But after he left, there was nothing to fight about. Now I have to consciously reach out to him because there are days or weeks when I don’t hear from him. It’s frustrating, but I understand that everyone has to do what they need to survive and build a better life.”

Elozonam reflected on how the japa wave has reshaped his social circle. He traced the trend back to 2018 when his former boss moved abroad with his family.

“That seemed to open the floodgates,” he said. “Since then, people have been leaving one after the other. It’s exhausting. You become hesitant to form new friendships because you don’t know if they’ll just up and leave tomorrow.”

He expressed deep frustration about Nigeria’s deteriorating economy and infrastructure. He acknowledged that unemployment, insecurity, and poor living conditions push many Nigerians to seek better opportunities in other countries.

“Between 2018 and 2024, I’ve seen so many people leave. Nigeria isn’t improving, and everyone wants a better future. It’s hard to blame them, but it’s also hard for those of us left behind.”

Watch the interview below.

“…you’re now too wary of making new friends. Nigeria is not getting any better. We all know this”

Elozonam speaks about living in a different country from his twin brother and the downsides of japa. pic.twitter.com/zc7KMuLcdX

— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) December 18, 2024