Actress Sola Sobowale has set social media abuzz after announcing that King of Boys 3 will premiere in December.
The highly anticipated sequel, subtitled The Beginning of the End continues the saga of Alhaja Eniola Salami, a character played by Sola which has captivated audiences since the original film.
Back in July 2024, director Kemi Adetiba confirmed plans for a third installment. She teased fans with a picture of the script’s front page bearing the intriguing title.
In an update, Sola Sobowale shared a video on her Instagram page on Wednesday.
The clip begins with a poster of King of Boys before transitioning to an image of a phone ringing, featuring her picture prominently as the background. The post’s caption read, “Charged up and Ready! #KOBArmy Arise 🔥☄️⚔️
#December25 ‼️ #KOB3 ⚠️”
Fans flooded the comment section with excitement.
One user, Temitope wrote, “December too far nah☹️ wetin do February 14?”
Pauline Study exclaimed, “My auntie Sola is back and better than ever before. KOB 3 standing on business!”
Another user Adekunle Ifeoluwaseun, added, “Oba is coming back with another energy 🔥.”
Marvel Ajayi predicted, “Rake those cinema numbers!”
The King of Boys franchise began as a feature film in 2018, introducing audiences to the gritty world of Alhaja Eniola Salami.
The narrative explored her rise in the criminal underworld and subsequent foray into politics. Its success led to the creation of King of Boys: The Return of the King, a seven-part Netflix limited series released in 2021.
The series, set five years after the original film, delved deeper into Eniola’s power struggles and thirst for revenge while navigating the perilous landscape of politics.
Praised for its gripping storyline, complex characters and outstanding performances, the franchise has earned a loyal fanbase eagerly awaiting the next chapter.
