- When a powerful businesswoman's political ambitions are threatened by her underworld connections, the ensuing power struggle could cost her everything.
- King of Boys follows the story of Alhaja Eniola Salami, a businesswoman and philanthropist with a checkered past and a promising political future. She is a pillar of society -- loved by many, feared by most, and truly known by a select few. As her political ambitions see her outgrowing the underworld connections responsible for her considerable wealth, she's drawn into a power struggle that threatens everything she holds dear. To come out of this on top, she will need every ounce of the cunning, ruthlessness, and strategy that took her to the top, as well as the loyalty of those closest to her. But who can she really trust?
- This film was written and directed by Kemi Adetiba. King of boys follows the story of Alhaja Eniola Salami (Sola Sobowale), she is the eponymous King of Boys, heading a table of gang-lords and whatever deal any of the other men on the table makes, they are obligated to give her a percentage. One moment that set the precipice of this movie moving was when Odogwu Malay (Illbliss) brought a business venture (robbery) to Makanaki (Reminisce) about stealing from politicians who are trying to escape the whistle blowing campaign by the Nigerian anti-corruption agency. The robberies went smoothly but they refused to remit Eniola's cut because of Makanaki's egalitarian views. Makanaki and Odogwu Malay carried out the robberies; they recovered loot stashed in 'ghana-must-go' bags, soak-away pits and a casket. The robbery was taken by the political class as an act of insolence from Eniola. They decided to punish her and set Inspector Gobir (Paul Sambo) on a collision course with her. Eniola was arrested initially but later acquitted of all charges as there was no way to link her to the crimes she was being charged with. Eniola meets with political godfather Aare Akinwande (Akin Lewis), to air her agitations about how the political class is abandoning her and not doing things as they have agreed on. While airing, Eniola has an outburst which Aare abruptly ends by reminding her of where she belongs. Aare concludes the meeting with his plans to appoint Kemi, Eniola's daughter (Adesua Etomi-Wellington), as the deputy commissioner of Agriculture. Eniola was framed with attempts to bribe Gobir, the newly appointed inspector. With this new development, she was jailed but soon released after the family of Judge Nwachukwu (Nobert Young) was held at ransom. Eniola's world started to collapse as Kemi was murdered in the arms of Kitan (Adedamola Adedoyin) in front of the court, after Judge Nwachukwu delivered his judgment. Visiting his girlfriend, Amaka (Sharon Ooja), for comfort from the trauma, he found that she was in league with his sister's killers. As a result, he killed her and unable to process his actions, he killed himself. This wrecked Eniola more. Judge Nwachukwu's family was also murdered and dumped on the highway. Eniola handed herself over to Gobir after she was unable to process her trauma and guilty conscience. The murder and kidnap that was carried out by Makanaki in liege with Aare Akinwande was also pinned on a grieving Eniola. Makanaki set Eniola's prison ablaze after he desperately tried to get her to beg for her life, all to no avail; he also claimed responsibility for Kemi's death. Closing the lengthy film, Eniola fled to Brooklyn where she continued to rule her syndicate network of criminals. KING OF BOYS (THE RETURN OF THE KING) is the continuation of the crime political movie which is sequel to the hugely successful of the first part of the King of Boys. She is a businesswoman and philanthropist with a checkered past and a promising political future. She is a pillar of society loved by many, feared by most and truly known by a select few. As her political ambitions see her outgrowing the underworld connections responsible for her considerable wealth, she's drawn into a power struggle that threatens everything she holds dear. She is caught up in a game of trust, not knowing whom really to look up to, and this leads to her ruthlessness. Alhaja Salami, disgraced kingpin and king of boys, has returned to the country after a governmental pardon. Upon returning, she promptly declares her political ambition to become the Lagos State governor, but old and new enemies, personal demons, and a new player from the press stand in her way. Eniola upon returning to the country declared her intention to join the governorship race. Her shocking, unannounced return and her new mission return rattles the cages of her enemies - both old and new, including the Randles; The current Lagos State Governor and his First Lady Jumoke Randle (Nse Ikpe Etim). Kemi Adetiba narrowed down the problem we are facing in Nigeria and what goes on underground in Nigerian politics in the quest for power. It is an eye- opener to how deep corruption has been in the system and how far politicians can go to cover their tracks. Sola Sobowale's character in the film lays that perfect example. The movie dismissed the popular belief that the President is the number one citizen of a country. It made it clear that there are people on the throne, while there are people who control the people on the throne. Sola Sobowale fits into the role of Eniola Salami, a vintage Nigerian mother who yells and expresses every emotion by being loud and over the top. The veteran actress has a successful career in both English and Yoruba titles did not only display this perfect character in the King of Boys, but also added the element of cool, calm, rich, and authoritarian. She bodied the role in the sequel. The emotions in Sola Sobowale's role also look so real and the series also explores grief about her dead children. Toni Tones who played younger Eniola Salami played it excellently; her energy is out of the world. This time, the stunning actress graces the screen frequently, an impressive reminder of the Eniola we knew in part one. Another major hit scored by the series is how Makanaki (Reminisce) returns to Eniola Salami's side after returning to avenge his betrayal and finally secure his long-coveted spot on the throne. Sola Sobowale's relationship with Ade Tiger (Titi Kuti), her most trusted guard was one of the brightest moments in this film. It focuses on loyalty that is rare in this part of the world. At a point, we all expected him to betray his 'Oba,' but he said "till I die Oba," Kemi Adetiba has excelled at giving us a clean, linear story that middle by class Nigeria could relate to, and with this sequel, she has once again proven her theatrical rendition as she has done in her previously directed and co-produced groundbreaking movies.
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