Producer of the critically acclaimed series, Shanty Town, Chichi Nworah, is set for a comeback with another drama that explores the life of a street hustler in Lagos, Slum King, an Africa Magic original.
Nworah’s passion for telling stories that reflect the diversity and richness of African cultures and experiences can also be felt in Slum King. She stands out in pulling Nollywood out of the usual drama-telling format, to a new vista of Hollywood-styled dramatic actions, without sacrificing reality; Nollywood fans have long yearned for this shift and Chichi Nworah having done well with Shanty Town, is not resting on her laurels.
Slum King is the second major collaboration between Nworah and prominent streaming platforms in 2023, after the success of Shanty Town, released early this year on Netflix. Shanty Town dominated the screen for several months and earned 10 nominations at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), including Best Director, Best Cinematographer, Best Actress, and Best Soundtrack.
According to her, “For every film I make, I want my name to be synonymous with quality and innovation. I want to create stories that are relevant, engaging, and entertaining for African audiences and beyond.”
Slum King follows the journey of Edafe “Maje Esu” Umukoro’s grueling life. Sad events force ambition on the undaunted Edafe, causing him to have a distaste for his lowly status and develop an appetite for power, leading him to join a drug cartel network and embrace a life filled with drugs, blood, and gore.
Headlined by star Tobi Bakre, who brings his charming, expressive, and fierce persona to bear, alongside talented actors that bring authenticity and energy to the story like legendary Bob Manuel Udokwu, Teniola Aladese, Olarotimi Fakunle, Sonia Irabor, Bolaji Ogunmola, Idia Essien, Elvina Ibru, Philip Asaya, Greg Ojefua, Charles Inojie, Brutus Richard, Jide Kene Achufusi, Taye Aimoro, Toyin Alausa, and Hermes Iyele, amongst others.
Nworah has shown that she can create compelling and original stories that appeal to a wide range of audiences. She has also shown that she can collaborate with other talented professionals and artists and bring out the best in them.
