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King Of Boys

Release Date: 26 Oct. 2018Rating: 0.0 / 5

King of Boys is a 2018 political crime thriller that centers on Alhaja Eniola Salami, a massive philanthropist, powerful businesswoman, and the undisputed matriarch ruling the criminal underworld of Lagos. Seeking legtimacy and an escape from her bloody past, Eniola decides to move into mainstream politics, angling for a prominent government appointment. However, her political ambitions put her at direct odds with her underground network. The criminal cartel feels she is outgrowing them, while the elite political class views her as an unpolished, dangerous liability.

Director
Kemi Adetiba

Storyline

The narrative escalates dramatically into a gruesome power struggle on two fronts. On the streets, a ruthless, ambitious gang leader named Makanaki violently challenges Eniola’s crown, aiming to completely overthrow her as the "King of Boys." Meanwhile, in higher social circles, political heavyweight Aare Akinwande conspires to bring her down, unleashing law enforcement (led by the relentless Inspector Gobir) to trap her. As alliances shatter, betrayal hits from those closest to her, and the body count rises, Eniola is pushed into a psychological corner. The film transforms into a gritty tragedy about survival, grief, and the horrific cost of unchecked power, exploring just how brutal a mother will become to defend her empire and children.

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