King of Thieves (2022 film)

King of Thieves (Agẹṣinkólé) is a 2022 Nigerian thriller film directed by directing duo Tope Adebayo and Adebayo Tijani and produced by Femi Adebayo.^[2][3] It stars Odunlade Adekola, Femi Adebayo, Toyin Abraham, Broda Shaggi, Adebowale "Debo" Adedayo aka Mr Macaroni, Lateef Adedimeji, Ibrahim Yekini (Itele D. Icon) and Ibrahim Chatta.^[4][5] The epic Yoruba-language film was produced by Femi Adebayo's Euphoria360 media and co-produced by Niyi Akinmolayan's Anthill Studios.

King of Thieves
Promotional poster
Agesinkole
Directed by	Adebayo Tijani Tope Adebayo
Produced by	Femi Adebayo
Starring	Femi Adebayo Toyin Abraham Broda Shaggi Odunlade Adekola Ibrahim Chatta
Production company	Euphoria360 Media Anthill Studios
Distributed by	FilmOne Entertainment
Release date	8 April 2022 (2022-04-08)
Running time	110 minutes
Country	Nigeria
Language	Yoruba
Box office	₦320,805,150[1]

The film premiered on 4 April 2022, and began showing in cinemas nationwide from 8 April 2022.^[3]

Synopsis

Life in the renowned town and prosperous kingdom of Ajeromi was thriving, with peace and prosperity reigning supreme. However, the tranquility of the kingdom was disrupted when Agesinkole, a formidable bandit and terrorist, arrived to unleash terror upon its people.

Determined to protect their peaceful way of life, the inhabitants of Ajeromi united and used all their available resources against the menace of Agesinkole. Their arsenal included skilled hunters, powerful witches, and accomplished wizards who combined their strengths and abilities to confront this common threat and restore peace and prosperity to their beloved land.^[6]

Selected cast

• Femi Adebayo as Agesinkole
• Odunlade Adekola as King of Ajeromi
• Toyin Abraham as Queen of Ajeromi
• Ibrahim Chatta as Oguntade
• Lateef Adedimeji as Abegunde
• Toyosi Adesanya as Otin's Wife
• Aisha Lawal as Ariyibi
• Ibrahim Yekini as Abinbesu
• Olusegun Tunde as Wizard
• Soyombo Oluyombo as Aremo
• Kayode Olaiya as Oloye
• Rasaq Olayiwola as 1st Isoro
• Yinka Olaoye as 2nd Isoro
• Ebun Oloyede as 1st Olukosi
• Broda Shaggi
• Segun Arinze - Narrator
• Mr Macaroni
• Dele Odule as 2nd Otun
• Adebayo Salami as Alaremu

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Premiere

King of Thieves (Agesinkole) premiered on Sunday, 4 April 2022, at the IMAX Cinemas, Lekki, Lagos. The theme of the premiere was 'epic and dangerous' and lots of celebrities in attendance dressed in line with the theme.^[8][9] The event was star-studded and saw a lot of celebrities and big names of the industry in attendance. Some of those in attendance are Tade Ogidan, Tunde Kelani, Iyabo Ojo, Antar Laniyan, Segun Arinze, Mercy Aigbe, Dayo Amusa, Eniola Ajao, Denrele Edun, Muyiwa Ademola and a host of others.^[10] Popular media company, StarTimes, of which Femi Adebayo is an ambassador, hosted and congratulated him on the debut of his new movie in cinemas. Screening by the press, the StarTimes team, Nollywood industry icons, and movie critics took place at the Silverbird Cinemas, Ikeja City Mall.^[11]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref
2023	Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards	Best Actor In A Drama, Movie or TV Series	Femi Adebayo	Nominated	[12][13]
		Best Art Director	Wale Adeleke	Won
		Best Picture Editor	Sanjo Adegoke	Nominated
		Best Sound Track	Adam Songbird and Tolu Obanro	Nominated
		Best Make Up	Francisca Otaigbe	Nominated
		Best Writer	Yinka Laoye	Nominated
		Best Overall Movie	Femi Adebayo	Nominated
		Best Director	Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo	Nominated