Femi Adebayo, the mastermind behind the Nollywood hit, King of Thieves, has announced the highly anticipated sequel, King of Thieves 2.
The film’s mysterious marketing campaign, which included the enigmatic hashtag #HeIsBack, finally culminated in an official reveal: Agesinkole, the iconic character played by Femi Adebayo, is back and ready for cinemas.
The original film, ‘King of Thieves’ was a game-changer, grossing ₦322 million and cementing its place as a Yoruba historical epic.
Femi Adebayo has revealed that the sequel promises to be even more epic, with a star-studded cast including Yemi Solade, Bimbo Akintola and Gabriel Afolayan.
According to him, ‘King of Thieves 2’ will hit community theaters across Western Nigeria on a date yet to be announced, with discounted tickets.
This move is a nod to the nostalgic neighborhood viewing centers of the past, where communities gathered to share the magic of cinema.
The film’s production team includes Femi Adebayo, Kelechi Okoro and Imade Bibowei-Osuobeni as executive producers, Olakunle Oni as associate producer, with music by Tolu Obanro and editing by Temitope Folarin.
According to Femi Adebayo, “The legend has returned and the kingdom will never be the same.
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