Muri & Ko

Muri & Ko
Directed byBiodun Stephen
Written by
Story byBiodun Stephen
Starring
CinematographyLadipo Abiola
Distributed byFilmOne Distributions
Release date
  • 12 June 2024 (2024-06-12)
CountryNigeria
Languages
  • English
  • Yoruba
  • Igbo
  • Nigeria Pidgin

Muri & Ko is a 2024 Nigerian film directed by Biodun Stephen. The film produced in collaboration with FilmOne distribution features Kunle Remi, Bisola Aiyeola, Bucci Franklin, Femi Jacobs, Charles Okocha and a child actor, Fiyinfoluwa Asenuga in lead character.[1] The film was released to Nigerian cinema on June 12, 2024.[2] Kunle Remi who starred in the movie had his musical debut opportunity by singing one of the songs used in the movie - 'Muri Picka'.[3]

Synopsis

Muri & Ko follows a story of Muri (played by Kunle Remi) who is known in the neighbourhood to be a petty thief, he soon found a big opportunity to steal a luxury car in a mall, he seized the opportunity and steals the car with a child, Cole (played by Fiyinfoluwa Asenuga) in it unknown to him. As soon as he found the child in the car with him, he sought for a way to discharge the young boy by dumping him on the road, the boy was pounced on by hoodlums and Muri had pity on him and decided on embark on the journey with him.

A 10Million Naira bounty was placed on Cole's head for anyone with reliable information that can point the police to where he is, unknown to Muri, he still continued his journey trying to evade the police who are on the search for the car and the boy, Muri and Cole soon became very close forming 'Muri & Ko' bond.[4]

Selected cast

  • Kunle Remi as Muri
  • Bisola Aiyeola as Dinma
  • Fiyinfoluwa Asenuga as Cole
  • Gloria Anozie as Dinma's mother
  • Femi Jacobs as Detective Offor
  • Emem Ufot as Officer Moses
  • Charles Okocha as Chukwudi
  • Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori (Kiekie) as Shalewa
  • Peace Adegoke as Lady at Pharmacy
  • Adediwura Adesegha as Semiat
  • Glory Baba as Canteen Staff
  • Bro Bouche as Raski
  • Kanyin Eros as Pharmacist
  • Bucci Franklin as Banji
  • Biodun Stephen
  • Abiola Kareem

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Release and recognition

Following the release of Muri & Ko to the cinema on June 12 of 2024, it grossed over 100Million in the cinema,[6] the film was released to Amazon Prime Video in August of 2024.[7]

References

  1. ^ "'Muri & Ko' Smashes Box Office, Surpasses N100m Mark – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
  2. ^ Dan-Awoh, Deborah (2024-07-10). "Muri & Ko earns over N100 million in Nigerian box office". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
  3. ^ Nwachukwu, Iheanyi (2024-06-27). "'Muri & Ko' rakes N66 million from ticket sales in 2 weeks". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
  4. ^ Nathaniel, Kome (2024-06-20). "Biodun Stephen on working with Kunle Remi in 'Muri and Ko' and her writing process". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
  5. ^ BellaNaija.com (2024-05-20). "Kunle Remi, Bisola Aiyeola & Kiekie Star in "Muri & Ko," Hitting Cinemas June 12th". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
  6. ^ "'Muri & Ko' Smashes Box Office, Surpasses N100m Mark – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
  7. ^ Koiki, Abigail (2024-08-29). "Muri & Ko Makes Its Way To Prime Video After N135 Box Office Gross Cinema". ShockNG. Retrieved 2024-10-13.