Ahead of the release of her highly anticipated movie, King of Boys 2 (KOB2), on streaming platform, Netflix, Nigerian filmmaker and Director, Kemi Adetiba, has penned a passionate note.
Reacting to the newly released poster, Adetiba in a post on Instagram share a photo of the advert on a billboard, stating that filmmaking is one of the hardest occupations ever no matter how simple people try to put it.
The beautiful filmmaker also recounted how she was hospitalised for seven months before the production of KOB 2.
She appreciated her entire KOB crew for putting their endless efforts to see the movie come to a big finish.
She said, “If I’ve ever shown bravado on this app, please ignore. I CRIED ugly, happy tears this morning. I’m talking snorting dripping, happy tears. This is what dreams are made of. A lot of work has gone into this.
“After almost dying last year, and moving straight from the hospital (after being sick for almost 7 months ENTIRE KOB 2 production FAMILY. I love you guys more than you know. This is US!!
“Thank you to the amazingly talented actors that gave us their talent to keep safe for them housed in a film. I pray we did) to the KOB 2 set only six weeks later… This moment feels like a dream that almost didn’t happen. That the devil tried to steal.
“Filmmaking is one of the hardest occupations. Don’t let anyone tell you differently. Even the guy wrangling cables on set sees PEPPER.
“Our legal teams – @oalnigeria (Amaka Onyejianya) and @punukaattorneys (Isioma Idigbe-Agba) And finally… Thank You, @naijaonnetflix @netflix for not only pushing us for greatness, but also teaching us so many things needed to elevate to the next level. Ben, Dorothy, Funmi, Sarah, Kirsty, Leo, Paul and so so many other members of the team that have dedicated all to make sure this title pushes out BIG.”
King Of Boys 2” stars, Sola Sobowale, Reminisce, Sharon Oja, Ilbliss, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Nse Ikpe Etim, Efa Iwara, Toni Tones, Jide Kosoko, Osas Ighodaro, Sani Muazu and more