| 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 (2023-10-08) |
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.
It stars Tobi Bakre, Olarotimi Fakunle, Idia Aisien, Elvina Ibru, Hermes Iyele, Bolaji Ogunmola, Sonia Irabor, Gideon Okeke, Jidekene Achufusi amongst others
Synopsis
Slum 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
- 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
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Episode 1" | Dimeji Ajibola | Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia | October 8, 2023 (2023-10-08) | |
| 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 (2023-10-15) | |
| 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 (2023-10-22) | |
| 4 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Dimeji Ajibola | Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia | October 29, 2023 (2023-10-29) | |
| 5 | 5 | "Episode 5" | Dimeji Ajibola | Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia | November 5, 2023 (2023-11-05) | |
| 6 | 6 | "Episode 6" | Dimeji Ajibola | Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia | November 12, 2023 (2023-11-12) | |
| 7 | 7 | "Episode 7" | Dimeji Ajibola | Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia | November 19, 2023 (2023-11-19) | |
| 8 | 8 | "Episode 8" | Dimeji Ajibola | Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia | November 26, 2023 (2023-11-26) | |
| 9 | 9 | "Episode 9" | Dimeji Ajibola | Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia | December 3, 2023 (2023-12-03) | |
| 10 | 10 | "Episode 10" | Dimeji Ajibola | Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia | December 10, 2023 (2023-12-10) | |
References
- "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"".