King of Thieves (2022 film)
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| Produced by | Femi Adebayo |
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| Distributed by | FilmOne Entertainment |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | Yoruba |
| Box office | ₦320,805,150[1] |
King of Thieves (Agẹṣinkólé) is a 2022 Nigerian thriller film produced by Femi Adebayo and directed by Tope Adebayo and Adebayo Tijani.[2][3] It stars Odunlade Adekola, Femi Adebayo, Toyin Abraham, Broda Shaggi, Adebowale "Debo" Adedayo aka Mr Macaroni, Lateef Adedimeji,Ibrahim Yekini (Itele D Icon) and Ibrahim Chatta.[4][5] The Epic Yoruba-language movie was produced by Femi Adebayo's Euphoria360 media and co-produced by the Niyi Akinmolayan's Anthill studios. The movie premiered on April 4, 2022. The star-studded event was held at the IMAX Cinemas, Lekki, Lagos which featured lots of trends and talk-points.[6] The movie hit Cinemas nationwide from April 8, 2022[7]
Synopsis
[edit]"King of Thieves" (Ògúndábède) tells the tale of the renowned town and prosperous kingdom of Ajeromi. Life in Ajeromi was thriving, with peace and prosperity reigning supreme. However, the tranquility of the kingdom was disrupted when Agesinkole, a formidable bandit and terrorist, arrived to unleash terror upon its people.
Determined to protect their peaceful way of life, the inhabitants of Ajeromi united and used all their available resources against the menace of Agesinkole. Their arsenal included skilled hunters, powerful witches, and accomplished wizards who combined their strengths and abilities to confront this common threat and restore peace and prosperity to their beloved land.[8]
Selected cast
[edit]- Femi Adebayo as Agesinkole
- Odunlade Adekola as King of Ajeromi
- Toyin Abraham as Queen of Ajeromi
- Ibrahim Chatta as Oguntade
- Lateef Adedimeji as Abegunde
- Toyosi Adesanya as Otin's Wife
- Aisha Lawal as Ariyibi
- Ibrahim Yekini as Abinbesu
- Olusegun Tunde as Wizard
- Soyombo Oluyombo as Aremo
- Kayode Olaiya as Oloye
- Rasaq Olayiwola as 1st Isoro
- Yinka Olaoye as 2nd Isoro
- Ebun Oloyede as 1st Olukosi
- Broda Shaggi
- Segun Arinze - Narrator
- Mr Macaroni
- Dele Odule as 2nd Otun
- Adebayo Salami as Alaremu
Premiere
[edit]King of Thieves (Agesinkole) premiered on Sunday, April 4, 2022, at the IMAX Cinemas, Lekki, Lagos. The theme of the premiere was 'Epic and Dangerous' and lots of celebrities in attendance dressed in line with the theme.[10] The event was star-studded and saw a lot of celebrities and big names of the industry in attendance. Some of those in attendance are Tade Ogidan, Tunde Kelani, Iyabo Ojo, Antar Laniyan, Segun Arinze, Mercy Aigbe, Dayo Amusa, Eniola Ajao, Denrele Edun, Muyiwa Ademola and a host of others.[11] Popular media company, StarTimes, of which Femi Adebayo is an ambassador, hosted and congratulated him on the debut of his new movie in Cinemas. Screening by the press, StarTimes team, Nollywood industry icons, and movie critics took place at the Silverbird Cinemas, Ikeja City Mall.[12]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor In A Drama, Movie or TV Series | Femi Adebayo | Nominated | [13][14] |
| Best Art Director | Wale Adeleke | Won | |||
| Best Picture Editor | Sanjo Adegoke | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound Track | Adam Songbird and Tolu Obanro | Nominated | |||
| Best Make Up | Francisca Otaigbe | Nominated | |||
| Best Writer | Yinka Laoye | Nominated | |||
| Best Overall Movie | Femi Adebayo | Nominated | |||
| Best Director | Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "Top 20 films 24th - 26th June 2022 - Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria". www.ceanigeria.com.
- ^ Premium Times Nigeria https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/525577-movie-review-how-femi-adebayos-king-of-thieves-sets-new-standard-for-yoruba-films.html?tztc=1. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
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- ^ Ogala, George (2022-04-24). "Movie Review: How Femi Adebayo's 'King of Thieves sets new standard for Yoruba films". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
- ^ "StarTimes hosts premiere of Femi Adebayo's 'King of Thieves'". Punch Newspapers. 2022-04-08. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ^ "Femi Adebayo's King of thieves ready for public viewing". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-04-09. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
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- ^ BellaNaija.com (2022-04-04). "The Spectacular Cultural Display Served at the "King of Thieves" Movie Premiere". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ^ Odutuyo, Adeyinka (2022-04-06). "Femi Adebayo, other stars arrive on horses at his carnival-like movie premiere". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ^ "Femi Adebayo's King of thieves ready for public viewing". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-04-09. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ^ "StarTimes celebrates Femi Adebayo's feat as King of Thieves hits cinemas". Vanguard News. 2022-04-08. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ^ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 2023-04-23.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Busari, Biodun (2023-05-20). "AMVCA 2023: Wale Adeleke wins Best Art Director for King of Thieves". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2023-05-21.