The American King is the #1 Comedy in Cinemas in Nigeria
"The American King' is still the #1 comedy in cinemas in Nigeria since the theatrical release on Friday, March 4, 2022.
Starring famous singer, Akon alongside top Hollywood and Nollywood stars,
Andrew Howard, Nick Moran, Dani Renee, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Enyinna Nwigwe and Alexx Ekubo among other notable actors
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"The American King" showing daily at the Ozone Cinemas at the E-CENTRE Centre in Yaba, Lagos, NIgeria.
The most exciting Hollywood and Nollywood comedy/drama is the #1 comedy in Nigeria starring Akon with top American and Nigerian A-List actors, including Andrew Howard, Nick Moran, Dani Renee, Nse Ikpe-Etim and Enyinna Nwigwe.
Silverbird Brings "The American King" To Cinemas in NIgeria and Ghana
Silverbird Film Distribution is delighted to bring you, "The American King", the sizzling Hollywood and Nollywood comedy from Vision Films Inc of California and Ihotu Films in association with Doctors Charity.
The film opens in cinemas in Nigeria and Ghana from Friday, March 4, 2022.
The exciting star-studded movie is starring the famous African American singer, Akon with top Hollywood stars, Andrew Howard (“Limitless“), Nick Moran (“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows“, “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels“), Massi Furlan (“Jumanji: The Next Level“), Nathin Butler (“Westworld”), and Miguel Nuñez Jr. (“Juwanna Mann,”, “Tour of Duty“) and our very own top Nollywood stars, Nse Ikpe-Etim and Enyinna Nwigwe.
This beautiful fusion of top American actors and our very own Nigerian stars presents us with that fine blend of drama and comedy.
Similar to “Coming to Africa” but this time, Nigeria sitting pretty as the giant of Africa that we are with excellent acting by our A-list Actors Nse ikpe-Etim and Enyinna Nwigwe.
Lise Romanoff, CEO and Managing Director of Vision Films, says, “The American King is a cross between Coming to America and Black Panther, and while this movie is delivered with comedy, it depicts a very powerful commentary about the divisiveness and double standards in today’s society. We know audiences will have a good laugh and enjoy the very talented cast.”
Download Hi-Res movie trailer for your various platforms https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YHH5_n0W-2OEuJxxbKgy0cGfylCSBRZV/view?usp=sharing
Trailer code: TSWZ/02/22/08
Rating: TBC
Contact: Silverbird Film Distribution, 2nd Floor, Silverbird Galleria, 133 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island - Lagos. Tel: +234 913 874 2193 eMail: info@silverbirdfilmdistribution.com
Here is the new poster of "The American King" opening at the cinemas in Nigeria, Ghana and Liberia from March 4, 2022 distributed by the Silverbird Group.
Nollywood actors Nse Ikpe-Etim and Enyinna Nwigwe are in the Hollywood and Nollywood comedy film “The American King” with the popular singer Akon.
Written and directed by Adah Obekpa and co-produced by Joan McCarthy, the film follows the story of Sebastian, an ex-con dealing with some dangerous yet sensitive Russian gangsters to whom he owes money, who receives an unbelievable offer to escape it all from a mysterious High Priestess who seeks to fulfil a 400-year-old prophecy: choose an American to become King of an ancient African kingdom and restore it to the global superpower it once was.
The film also stars Andrew Howard (“Limitless“), Nick Moran (“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows“, “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels“), Massi Furlan (“Jumanji: The Next Level“), Nathin Butler (“Westworld”), and Miguel Nuñez Jr. (“Juwanna Mann,”, “Tour of Duty“).
Lise Romanoff, CEO and Managing Director of Vision Films, says, “The American King is a cross between Coming to America and Black Panther, and while this movie is delivered with comedy, it depicts a very powerful commentary about the divisiveness and double standards in today’s society. We know audiences will have a good laugh and enjoy the very talented cast.”
Vision Films Strikes Deal with Silverbird Cinemas to Release Akon Starrer 'The American King' in Nigeria
Vision Films, Inc
Jan 28, 2022, 08:44 ET
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films, Inc. ("Vision") announces a new deal with Silverbird Film Distribution to release Adah Obekpa's The American King in cinemas across Nigeria, Ghana and Liberia beginning February 25, 2022. Silverbird Cinemas provides world class quality entertainment as a leading media and entertainment company in Africa. The Nigerian community is especially supportive of popular and top Nigerian actresses Eyninna Nwigwe and Nse Ikpe-Etim who are featured in the film along with Senegalese born star Akon.
The American King Starring Akon Movei Poster
The American King Trailer: https://youtu.be/QXwAL-OrRhM
The U.S. limited theatrical, and day and date VOD run, begins January 28 to celebrate Black History Month. DVD release follows on March 1.
Shot on location in Los Angeles and Nigeria, the latter using local actors, The American King is a fish-out-of-water comedy that features mega talent, rap artist, and producer Akon as a troublemaking American anointed by a mysterious High Priestess to fulfill a 400-year-old prophecy to become the new King of Africa. While he and his foolishly sophomoric buddies find themselves trying to adapt to the realities of being royalty and charged with the task of "making Africa great again," the US Government, including its "former President," takes a keen interest in exploiting the situation for their own benefit. Amidst the hijinks and lessons learned about the responsibilities that comes with being a leader, the story reveals its roots from the history and lessons of the 1619 Project. Racial and gender stereotypes, American politics, and more are addressed, lampooned, and satirized with no holds barred, and with the beauty and diversity of Africa as a backdrop.
The story is loosely based on the firsthand experience of writer and director Obekpa, a prince and former heir to his father's throne as King of the Idoma nation, Benue State, Nigeria.
The film also stars Andrew Howard (Limitless), Nick Moran (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels), Massi Furlan (Jumanji: The Next Level), Nathin Butler (Westworld), Miguel Nuñez Jr. (Juwanna Mann, Tour of Duty). Producers are Joan McCarthy and Adah Obekpa.
Lise Romanoff, CEO and Managing Director of Vision Films says, "We are thrilled to partner with Silverbird and expand the reach of The American King. The international cast and poignant subject matter are so relevant and as a cross between "Coming to America" and "Black Panther", this comedy has a powerful message about the divisiveness in today's world that will resonate globally."
Silverbird Film Distribution executives share, "Silverbird Film Distribution WA is glad to be bringing this exciting movie to cinemas in the Nigerian market on February 25. As part of our goals in 2022, we are going all out to meet the increasing demand for more entertaining content that cuts across Pan Africa. Akon is respected at home and abroad and this collaboration is a step in the right direction as it contributes to harnessing all that Africa has to offer the world."
Executive Producer Joan McCarthy adds, "We are beyond excited to bring The American King home to Nigeria where it all began. The movie tells a story of the connection between the US and African cultures. Knowing that film fans there will be able to watch it in their theaters means so much to us at Ihotu Films."
About Vision Films
Vision Films is a leading independent sales and VOD aggregator specializing in the licensing, marketing, and distribution of over 800 feature films, documentaries, and series from some of the most prolific independent film producers in the world. Led by Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/CEO Worldwide Distribution, Vision Films releases 2-4 films a month across Theatrical, VOD, DVD, and television platforms. visionfilms.net
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films announces the limited theatrical and VOD release of the Adah Obekpa's The American King on January 28, 2022. A day and date limited theatrical run begins at The Sun Valley 14 in Charlotte, NC, The Laemmle in Glendale, CA, Studio Movie Grill in Philadelphia, and Emagine Theaters Chatham and Riviera 12 in Chicago and Detroit, respectively. The DVD release follows on March 1.
Shot on location in Los Angeles and Nigeria, The American King is a fish-out-of-water comedy that features Senegalese-American mega talent, rap artist, and producer Akon as a troublemaking American anointed by a mysterious High Priestess to fulfill a 400-year-old prophecy to become the new King of Africa. While he and his foolishly sophomoric buddies find themselves trying to adapt to the realities of being royalty, the US Government, including the President, takes a keen interest in exploiting the situation for their own benefit. Amidst the hijinks and lessons learned about the responsibilities that comes with being a leader, the story reveals its roots from the history and lessons of the 1619 Project. Racial and gender stereotypes, American politics, and more are addressed, lampooned, and satirized with no holds barred, and with the beauty and diversity of Africa as a backdrop. The story is loosely based on the firsthand experience of writer and director Obekpa, a prince and former heir to his father's throne when King of the Idoma nation, Benue State, Nigeria.
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Akon, Nse Ikpe-Etim and Enyinna Nwigwe in "The American King"
You can view the trailer of the new romantic comedy, "The American King" starring famous African American singer, rapper, actor and businessman Akon, Hollywood stars, Andrew Howard, Nick Moran, Massi Furlan and top #Nollywood stars Nse Ikpe-Etim and Enyinna Nwigwe.
"The film mixes the spirit of Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall, the provocative ideas of The New York Times‘ 1619 Project, with the shadow of the Trump presidency colliding and conflating to create a unique oddball experience. "
- The Black Film Magazine
SYNOPSIS:
When a High Priestess arrives to fulfill a 400-year-old prophecy, she chooses a troublemaking American to become the King of Africa. He and his friends are jetted away to take the crown and bring their street smarts to a new international level of mischief before discovering that with great power comes great responsibility. Can the new king save his country and Make Africa Great Again?
