Jozi Kings is the latest film by Black Irish Productions. Set in the modern day hustle and bustle of Johannesburg, South Africa, the film gives us a glimpse of the drug smuggling world, in this hard-hitting action drama. It is night and ‘Jim’ is seated on a cliff overlooking the glittering city of Johannesburg. He turns to ‘Chucks’, as blood trickles down the side of his mouth; he exhales the words, “Who knew Johannesburg is this beautiful at night?” Raw and unpredictable, Jozi Kin...
Jozi Kings review by Nollywood and Africa Film Critics USA: jJozi Kings Nominated for Best Action Film and Best ScreenplayThe opening scene of Jozi Kings informs us that Chucks (Anele Beke) is a Nigerian Immigrant who just arrived in Johannesburg, whether he was planning to stay or just on a business trip we would never know, all we know is he arrives at the airport, he gets picked up by a cabdriver who also works for a gang of muggers from the ghetto neighborhood in Johannesburg. We see Chucks ...
Jozi Kings Nominated for Best Action Film and Best Screenplay: Nominated for Best Action Film and Best ScreenplayJozi Kings movie is nominated in two categories for the 2011 Nollywood and Africa Film Critics’ Awards for:Best action film
Best screenplay
The film follows the life of Chucks (Anele Beke), a young, ambitious Nigerian man, who arrives to Johannesburg in the hope of changing his life but quickly finds himself in a desperate situation. Set in the modern day hustle and bustle...
It is finally here, set in the heart of Johannesburg as Chuks starts his journey for success in a world where only the strong survives. A must watch movie that shows the hustle and bustle Chuks has to go through to become the King of Jozi. Jozi Kings movie is set for a grand premiere on the 29th April 2011, in Port Harcourt iCinema, Rivers State, Nigeria. Red carpet by Africa Magic, Studio 53, CMTV and many more. On
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This is my first entry for my trip to the 31st Durban International Film Festival. The festival kicks off with the world premiere of the SA film, State of Violence, on Thursday 22 July. I'll be in Durban from 28 July till the end of the festival on 1 August. More about my programme and what's to offer at DIFF in my next blog entry. First I have to thank the organisers for allowing me, a small-town journo, to travel to their city and attend their esteemed event. This wil...
