Move Like a Boss
Movie Info:
“Move Like a Boss” is a comedy from Nigeria, released in 2024 and directed by Ekene Som Mekwunye. The story follows Joko Adeyanju who pretends to be her father in order to save the family business from the greedy relatives which leads to many funny and awkward situations.
Synopsis
Joko Adeyanju is in a quandary as her father loses the ability to control his company while his siblings are around, who are extremely selfish. Her father is the key figure in the company that matters. Once he leaves it, Joko decides to play the role of her father and manages to deal with corporate politics and her family’s betrayal.
Cast & Crew
Director: Ekene Som Mekwunye
Writer: Tim McManus
Producer: Fulfilment Fuchi Nwaturuocha
Cinematography: Ifeme Chidiebere Samuel
Main Cast:
– Nancy Isime as Joko Adeyanju
– Yemi Solade as Ambassador
– Moyo Lawal as Annastasia
– Michael Sani (MC Lively) as Dotun
– Ik Ogbonna
– Denrele Edun
– Jaiye Kuti as Aunty Wura
– Victor Osuagwu
IMDb Ratings
“Move Like a Boss,” currently has an IMDb rating of 2.9 out of 10 from 78 user reviews.
Personal Insights
The film tries to incorporate comedy in a tale about business and family combination. Nancy Isime as Joko does quite well and manages to go from laughter to drama with professionalism. On the other hand, there are people who are looking for faults in the film and say that the plot could have been more logical and less twisted.
Cultural Significance
The movie XIX depicts some aspects of the corporate culture in Nigeria and its relations with the family structure. It shows some of the extents people were ready to go to spare their family trees and portrayed the values of determination and resourcefulness. Comically but not devoid of tragedy the film is yet another addition to the collection of Nollywood comedies.
Availability
The film “Move Like a Boss” can be watched on Amazon Prime Video.
You can also check the official trailer here for more visuals of the film:
“Move Like a Boss” uses a humorous approach to demonstrate how hard it is to keep one’s family name intact in the face of competition, thus making it a welcome addition to the current Nigerian films.
