Wale Adenuga’s Knockout makes wave

Since Wale Adenuga Productions (WAP) announced that Knockout, its new comedy movie, will hit the screen at the Easter season, families across Nigeria and Ghana have been expressing their delight after having a glimpse of the  star-studded movie, R gathered.

Following the promotional campaign, which commenced on March  1, the trailer has been viewed has 1.2 million times across online platforms, including popular pages on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

The cast comprises different generations of superstars, including, Sola Sobowale (Toyin Tomato), Charles Okocha, Toyin Abraham, Chinwetalu Agu, Odunlade Adekola, Patience Ozokwor, Broda Shaggi, Ali Nuhu, Eniola Badmus, Papa Ajasco, Mama Ajasco, Pa James, Alinco, Miss Pepeiye, Ajasco, Francis Odega, Afeez Oyetoro (Saka) and Nnenna.

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Others include Desmond Elliot, Funky Mallam, Kenny Blaq, Ngozi Nwosu, Gentle Jack, Remi Surutu, Victor Osuagwu, Woli Arole, Yaw, Tayo Amokade (Ijebu), Klint Da Drunk, Segun Arinze, Amaechi Muonagor, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Josh2Funny & Bello Kreb, Jide Kosoko, Princess, Tony Akposheri, MC Lively, Omo Ibadan, Kelechi Udegbe, Wale Adebayo, Greg Ojefua, Iya Niwe, Akpan & Oduma, Fyne Geh, Chief Olododo, and others; as well as some electrifying cameos by 9ice, Derenle Edun and Jaywon.

According to the producer of Knockout, Wale Adenuga Jnr., “We really appreciate the large number of views and positive comments we’ve received from the Knockout trailer. It’s a good indicator that audiences across Nigeria and Ghana understand what the movie has set out to achieve as the biggest and funniest movie eve.”