Slum King is a Nigerian 10-part limited crime series, set in Lagos, Nigeria. It premiered on Africa Magic Showcase, DStv channel 151 and GOtv channel 12 on 8 October 2023.[1][2]
| Slum King | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Eric Achimien Donald Tombia |
| Directed by | Dimeji Ajibola |
| Original languages | English Pidgin Yoruba Isoko Igbo |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Chinenye Chichi Nworah |
| Producer | Chinenye Chichi Nworah |
| Production locations | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Camera setup | Multi camera |
| Running time | 40 |
| Original release | |
| Network | DStv Family channel 151 GOtv channel 12 |
| Release | October 8, 2023 |
It stars Tobi Bakre, Olarotimi Fakunle, Idia Aisien, Elvina Ibru, Hermes Iyele, Bolaji Ogunmola, Sonia Irabor, Gideon Okeke, Jidekene Achufusi amongst others[3]
Synopsis
editSlum King follows the life of Edafe, a young boy who witnesses the tragic murder of his parents, a tragedy he blames himself for after forgetting to lock the door. Haunted by guilt and scarred by trauma, Edafe's journey takes him from a troubled youth in the slums to the powerful and magnetic figure known as Maje, the revered king of the slums.
Casts
edit- Tobi Bakre as Edafe/Maje
- Teniola Aladese as Yagazie
- Olarotimi Fakunle as Imole
- Sonia Irabor as Dr. Kate Okonkwo
- Idia Aisien
- Elvina Ibru
- Hermes Iyele
- Bolaji Ogunmola
- Gideon Okeke
- Jidekene Achufusi
- Funsho Adeolu
Episodes
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Episode 1" | Dimeji Ajibola | Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia | October 8, 2023 | |
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The series begins with young Edafe witnessing the brutal murder of his family by armed robbers, a tragedy he blames on his own failure to lock the door. This traumatic event fills him with guilt and fuels a deep-seated desire for revenge. He soon began staying with his grandma in the gritty slums of Oro Lede where he is forced to live amongst pickpockets, armed robbers, and bullies. | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Episode 2" | Dimeji Ajibola | Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia | October 15, 2023 | |
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Edafe focuses on his passion for football and school life, where he earns a scholarship after a standout game. Around him, friends face personal challenges: Dare experiences a traumatic event that leads to violent consequences, and Banjo and Kaima navigate early parenthood. A celebratory day turns tragic, as Edafe’s path changes dramatically due to an altercation with Dare, ultimately leading to Edafe’s imprisonment. Meanwhile, a new antagonist, Tequila, emerges, setting off a series of additional conflicts. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Episode 3" | Dimeji Ajibola | Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia | October 22, 2023 | |
| 4 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Dimeji Ajibola | Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia | October 29, 2023 | |
| 5 | 5 | "Episode 5" | Dimeji Ajibola | Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia | November 5, 2023 | |
| 6 | 6 | "Episode 6" | Dimeji Ajibola | Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia | November 12, 2023 | |
| 7 | 7 | "Episode 7" | Dimeji Ajibola | Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia | November 19, 2023 | |
| 8 | 8 | "Episode 8" | Dimeji Ajibola | Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia | November 26, 2023 | |
| 9 | 9 | "Episode 9" | Dimeji Ajibola | Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia | December 3, 2023 | |
| 10 | 10 | "Episode 10" | Dimeji Ajibola | Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia | December 10, 2023 | |
References
edit- ^ "After Shanty Town, Chichi Nworah returns to Crown Slum King". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ Ige, Tofarati (2023-09-29). "Chichi Nworah returns to streets with 'Slum King'". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ Onikoyi, Ayo (2023-10-01). "Tobi Bakre is the "Slum King"".