\“Move Like a Boss” is a 2024 Nigerian Funny Comedy, Ekene Som Mekwunye being the director of the film. The movie has got some great ensemble assignments including Nashaira Belisa, Denrele Edun and Nancy Isime.
Plot Overview:
The plot of the movies begins with Nancy Isime playing the character of Joko Adeyanju who has to pretend to be her father to save the company from the bad intentions of her father’s greedy siblings. This sets off a humorous chain of events, now when Joko is in the ruthless corporate world struggling to contain herself in control till her father comes back from wherever he has gone.
Cast:
- Nancy Isime as Joko Adeyanju
- Denrele Edun
- Yemi Solade
- Jaiye Kuti
- Moyo Lawal
- IK Ogbonna
- Tope Olowoniyan
- Victor Osuagwu
- MC Lively
- Nashaira Belisa
- Aeries Umusu
- Victoria Nwobodo
- Michael Sani
Critical Reception:
As for the critics’ response, the film has drawn moderate reception. On the ratings or charts of IMDb, its rating is 2.5 from 10 explaining a big variation on audience responses. In the discussions that dominate the reviews, some of the viewers liked their comedy and performances, whilst others spilt a great deal of venom on the film, its storyline and most importantly the execution.
Availability:
The movie “Move Like A Boss” was available in the Nigerian cinemas as from 9th August 2024. Currently, it has been available on Amazon Prime since November 2024.
Cultural Significance:
The film touches on the themes of family relationships and corporate scheming with a heavy dose of humor – in a Nigerian way. It depicts the complexities associated with balancing family responsibilities and business interests, thereby reflecting the landscape of modern Nigeria.
If your curiosity about the film leads you to it, watch the official trailer that you can find below for a more illustrative outlook:
If you enjoy Nigerian comedies that focus on family/ societal issues, you might wish to see:-
- “Chief Daddy” (2018): a story about a family of a rich man who passed away all of a sudden.
- “The Wedding Party” (2016): A live comedy that revolves around activities in a wedding ceremony in Nigeria.