Slum King

{{Short description|2023 Nigerian television crime series}}

{{Infobox television

| image = Slum King poster.png

| image_size = 220

| genre = Drama

| writer = Eric Achimien
Donald Tombia

| director = Dimeji Ajibola

| theme_music_composer =

| language = English
Pidgin
Yoruba
Isoko
Igbo

| num_seasons = 1

| num_episodes = 7

| executive_producer = Chinenye Chichi Nworah

| producer = Chinenye Chichi Nworah

| location = Lagos, Nigeria

| camera = Multi camera

| runtime = 40

| channel = DStv Family channel 151
GOtv channel 12

| first_aired = {{Start date|2023|10|08}}

}}

Slum King is a Nigerian 10-part limited crime series, set in Lagos, Nigeria. It premiered on Africa Magic Showcase, DStv channel 151 and GOtv channel 12 on 8 October 2023.{{Cite web |title=After Shanty Town, Chichi Nworah returns to Crown Slum King |url=https://guardian.ng/life/after-shanty-town-chichi-nworah-returns-to-crown-slum-king/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=guardian.ng |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Ige |first=Tofarati |date=2023-09-29 |title=Chichi Nworah returns to streets with 'Slum King' |url=https://punchng.com/chichi-nworah-returns-to-streets-with-slum-king/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}

It stars Tobi Bakre, Olarotimi Fakunle, Idia Aisien, Elvina Ibru, Hermes Iyele, Bolaji Ogunmola, Sonia Irabor, Gideon Okeke, Jidekene Achufusi amongst others{{Cite news |last=Onikoyi |first=Ayo |date=2023-10-01 |title=Tobi Bakre is the "Slum King" |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/10/tobi-bakre-is-the-slum-king/amp/ |url-status= |access-date=}}

Synopsis

Slum King follows the life of Edafe, a young boy who witnesses the tragic murder of his parents, a tragedy he blames himself for after forgetting to lock the door. Haunted by guilt and scarred by trauma, Edafe's journey takes him from a troubled youth in the slums to the powerful and magnetic figure known as Maje, the revered king of the slums.

Casts

Episodes

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| EpisodeNumber = 1

| EpisodeNumber2 = 1

| Title = Episode 1

| DirectedBy = Dimeji Ajibola

| WrittenBy = Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|08}}

| ShortSummary = The series begins with young Edafe witnessing the brutal murder of his family by armed robbers, a tragedy he blames on his own failure to lock the door. This traumatic event fills him with guilt and fuels a deep-seated desire for revenge. He soon began staying with his grandma in the gritty slums of Oro Lede where he is forced to live amongst pickpockets, armed robbers, and bullies.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 2

| EpisodeNumber2 = 2

| Title = Episode 2

| DirectedBy = Dimeji Ajibola

| WrittenBy = Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|15}}

| ShortSummary = Edafe focuses on his passion for football and school life, where he earns a scholarship after a standout game. Around him, friends face personal challenges: Dare experiences a traumatic event that leads to violent consequences, and Banjo and Kaima navigate early parenthood. A celebratory day turns tragic, as Edafe’s path changes dramatically due to an altercation with Dare, ultimately leading to Edafe’s imprisonment. Meanwhile, a new antagonist, Tequila, emerges, setting off a series of additional conflicts.

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 3

| EpisodeNumber2 = 3

| Title = Episode 3

| DirectedBy = Dimeji Ajibola

| WrittenBy = Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|22}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 4

| EpisodeNumber2 = 4

| Title = Episode 4

| DirectedBy = Dimeji Ajibola

| WrittenBy = Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|29}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 5

| EpisodeNumber2 = 5

| Title = Episode 5

| DirectedBy = Dimeji Ajibola

| WrittenBy = Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|11|05}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 6

| EpisodeNumber2 = 6

| Title = Episode 6

| DirectedBy = Dimeji Ajibola

| WrittenBy = Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|11|12}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 7

| EpisodeNumber2 = 7

| Title = Episode 7

| DirectedBy = Dimeji Ajibola

| WrittenBy = Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|11|19}}

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 8

| EpisodeNumber2 = 8

| Title = Episode 8

| DirectedBy = Dimeji Ajibola

| WrittenBy = Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|11|26}}

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 9

| EpisodeNumber2 = 9

| Title = Episode 9

| DirectedBy = Dimeji Ajibola

| WrittenBy = Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|12|03}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 10

| EpisodeNumber2 = 10

| Title = Episode 10

| DirectedBy = Dimeji Ajibola

| WrittenBy = Eric Achimien & Donald Tombia

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|12|10}}

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