“The Slum King,” an original criminal drama series from Africa Magic, will follow traumatized tout Edafe “Maje Esu” Umukoro as he is coerced by a drug cartel network into becoming the coveted Slum King.]
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The Plot Follows The Life of Edafe
At 11, Edafe witnessed his family’s death due to a gang of armed robbers who invaded their house. Overwhelmed with guilt and trauma, Edafe transforms into Maje, the charismatic king of the slums. Sad events drive him to ambition, distancing him from his low status and developing an appetite for power. This leads him to join a drug cartel network and live a life filled with drugs, blood, and gore.
It premieres on October 5, 2023.
Africa Magic Showcase will feature a thrilling original crime series, set to premiere on October 5, 2023.
The cast is star-studded, with actors like Kanayo O Kanayo, Tobi Bakare, and Funsho Adeolu.
The crime series will feature a star-studded cast including celebrities like Hermes Iyele, Kanayo O Kanayo, Funsho Adeolu, Tobi Bakre, who takes the lead as Maje Esu, and other talented actors, including the AMVCA9 winner of the best actor in a drama.
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