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Entertainment of Saturday, 14 August 2021

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‘King of Boys’ returns to Netflix

Kemi Adetiba Kemi Adetiba

For movie director/producer Kemi Adetiba at the moment, it’s all about “King of Boys 2: The Return of the King,” the much-anticipated sequel to her 2018 blockbuster movie as she continues the journey with Netflix on August 27.

Though, the first instalment of King of Boys premiered in cinemas before its Netflix debut, this time the sequel will go straight to the global streaming platform as a seven-part Netflix Original series, the first of its kind in Nigerian.

Confirming this once more, the award-winning filmmaker via her Instagram post entreats her fans and viewers to see the movie as she assures of the best viewing experience.

“If you can do me one favour… watch KOB: The Return of the King only on NETFLIX come August 27th. No illegal downloads. No illegal means. Straight from this source. Not only would it be the best visual and sound quality and experience, but you also make your viewing count for US!” she wrote.

“In fact, if you’ve never had a NETFLIX account, or had previously deactivated yours … Enable it for KOB: The Return of the King. If you’re attending a watch party (I know a lot of you are planning so many fun events around KOB 2), do me the biggest favour and still subscribe or reactivate your personal NETFLIX account for KOB: The Return of the King!”

Released in 2018, King of Boys is a political thriller that chronicles the life of Alhaja Eniola Salami, a businesswoman, philanthropist, and ruthless lord of the underworld whose thirst for power almost led to her ruin. In the sequel, Eniola Salami starts anew and sets her sights on a different position of power, fueled by revenge, regret and ruthlessness.

However, her shocking, unannounced return from a five-year exile rattles the cages of her enemies – both old and new. And once-trusted allies desert her at her most vulnerable moment, while she faces an even greater battle within herself for the redemption of her tortured soul. The upcoming seven-part series will see Reminisce, IllBliss, Akin Lewis, Osas Ighodaro, Titi Kuti, and Keppy Ekpeyoung, reprise their roles from the first movie.

New additions to the cast include Nse Ikpe-Etim, Richard Mofe Damijo ‘RMD’, Efa Iwara, Deyemi Okanla-won, Charly Boy and Lord Frank. King of Boys: The Return of The King is just one of the packed list of exciting movies coming to Netflix this August.

The list is filled with blockbuster movies one probably didn’t get a chance to see at the cinema. Netflix is investing heavily in Nigerian films and series across all genres and for all generations, including much-loved hits like King of Boys: The Return of the King; Castle & Castle 1&2 as well as Swallow.

The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives and Death and the King’s Horseman which are already in the pipeline.