Africa Magic is taking a deep dive into the streets, breaking down the psychologies, drama, struggles, and ambitions of younger males that rule over the slums of main metropolises in its newest unique 10-part restricted drama sequence, Slum King.
Slum King premieres on the eighth of October 2023, that includes an all-star forged led by two-time AMVCA ‘Greatest Actor’ winner Tobi Bakre. Produced by Chinenye Nworah (Shanty Town) and directed by Dimeji Ajibola (Wura), the forged additionally consists of AMVCA Trailblazer winner Teniola Aladese, Olarotimi Fakunle, Idia Aisien, Elvina Ibru, Hermes Iyele, Bolaji Ogunmola, Sonia Irabor, Gideon Okeke, Jidekene Achufusi, and extra.
Slum King is an intriguing story of Edafe ‘Majemijesu’ Umukoro, who witnessed the bloodbath of his household by armed robbers at age 11 – robbers, who had entered his household house as a result of he sadly forgot to lock the entrance door. Unhappy occasions pressure ambition on an detached Edafe, inflicting him to detest his lowly standing and develop an urge for food for energy. Trapped within the cycle of guilt and trauma, Slum King takes us on Edafe’s journey from a disturbed tout within the slums to develop into MAJE, the charismatic king of the slums.
Talking in regards to the sequence, Govt Head of Content material and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice Nigeria, Dr Busola Tejumola, stated: “We’re actually excited for our viewers to see Slum King because it’s the primary of its variety for Africa Magic shortly, pulling collectively each star energy and unbelievable storytelling. Slum King is a narrative of redemption, and plenty of of our viewers will discover that they relate with the characters and really feel related feelings as they get to know them. In celebration of Africa Magic at 20, we current our viewers with a present of the tiering down of our Africa Magic Showcase channel to DStv Compact package deal and GOtv Supa+ from the first of October, giving everybody the chance to observe the Slum King, and we all know they’ll be engrossed and wait every week with bated breath for brand spanking new episodes.”
After Slum King launches on October 8, it would air weekly each Sunday at 8 p.m. on Africa Magic Showcase. The sequence will comply with Maje’s story (performed by Tobi Bakre) and his journey to efficiently declare his ‘king of the slums’ crown and title. Weekly, the present will unveil new secrets and techniques about Maje, his neighbourhood and the assorted in-fighting for dominance.
Chichi Nworah, sequence producer, stated, “This present will highlight a few of the greatest points in main slums in lots of metropolitan cities, the traumas that lead individuals to develop into who they’re in future, and loopy love triangles. I’m positive that viewers are going to have a good time watching the present because the forged, from Tobi, Sonia, Idia, and Olarotimi to Gideon, Jidekene, Marykeyz, Bolaji, and everybody else, gave good performances. I hope everybody enjoys watching it as a lot as we loved making it, and possibly even decide a couple of life classes. The present is extremely distinctive and thrilling as a result of viewers will discover it onerous to decipher every character’s subsequent step.”
Slum King guarantees an unforgettable viewing expertise with its proficient forged and gripping plot. This TV sequence will captivate audiences each Sunday when it premieres on October 8, 2023, at 8 p.m., completely on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv ch. 151 and GOtv Supa+ ch. 12).
Viewers ought to subscribe to GOtv Supa +, DStv Compact, Compact Plus or Premium to take pleasure in this good present and plenty of extra thrilling titles from the MultiChoice secure launching in October. Additionally, watch episodes of Slum King on the go through the DStv Stream App at no extra value. The App is offered for obtain from the Apple and Google Play shops.
Go to www.dstvafrica.com to improve or renew your subscription and be a part of the dialog on the official Africa Magic web page on Fb, Twitter, and Instagram utilizing the hashtag #AMSlumKing.
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