Agesinkole 2: King of Thieves has rewritten Nollywood distribution history, grossing ₦417 million in just 12 days through community cinema screenings across Southwest Nigeria and Kwara State. The film, produced and led by Femi Adebayo, has been described by its makers as “not just a movie but a movement.”
First Nollywood Film To Fully Adopt Community Cinemas As Primary Release Platform
The project is the first Nollywood film to fully embrace community cinemas as its main distribution model. It takes the story directly to grassroots audiences who rarely have access to new theatrical releases. This approach bridges the gap between mainstream cinemas and local communities, bringing big-screen storytelling closer to people outside major cities.
Screenings Across Southwest States and Kwara With Affordable Ticketing
Femi Adebayo and his team mapped out screenings across Lagos, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Ogun, and Kwara State. Tickets are priced at ₦4,000 in Lagos and ₦3,000 in other states, making the film affordable to more viewers. Screenings are being held in community halls, event centres, and local viewing hubs, bypassing traditional multiplex cinemas
Femi Adebayo Leads Star-Studded Cast And Cultural Storytelling
The ensemble cast includes Femi Adebayo, Odunlade Adekola, Yemi Solade, Bimbo Akintola, Gabriel Afolayan, Segun Arinze, Ibrahim Yekini, Biola Adebayo, and Jaye Kuti. With Adebayo leading both in front of and behind the camera, the film delivers strong cultural storytelling and large-scale entertainment.
Agesinkole 2: King of Thieves, the latest instalment in the franchise, continues the saga of legendary thieves navigating daring missions, moral choices, and complex social dynamics.
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