Akon, the US singer of Senegalese descent, is set to star in the upcoming Hollywood comedy film ‘The American King’.
The 48-year-old songwriter will be acting in the soon-to-be-released movie alongside Nollywood’s Nse Ikpe-Etim and Enyinna Nwigwe.
Akon took the role of Sebastian, an ex-con dealing with some dangerous yet sensitive Russian gangsters to whom he owes money.
Sebastian later receives an unbelievable offer from a mysterious high priestess to escape his problems and become the king of an ancient African kingdom.
Ikpe-Etim had earlier taken to her Instagram page to share the movie poster while describing her character in the film.
“When a High Priestess arrives to fulfill a prophecy, she chooses an American to become King of Africa. Nse is #ThePriestess,” she wrote.
The movie is written and directed by Adah Obekpa and co-produced by Joan McCarthy.
According to Lise Romanoff, CEO and managing director of Vision Films, the movie depicts the “divisiveness and double standards in today’s society.”
“The American King is a cross between Coming to America and Black Panther,” she said
“While this movie is delivered with comedy, it depicts a very powerful commentary about the divisiveness and double standards in today’s society.
“We know audiences will have a good laugh and enjoy the very taken cast.”
Watch the trailer below:
