Yeah yeah, A Lagos Love Story had more than its fair share of eye-roll moments—but that’s exactly why it works, especially for anyone who once sacrificed so many precious sleep hours to binge-read an unrealistic but sooo good Wattpad series. Remember staying up until 2AM to see if the bad boy and the softly sassy girl-next door, after all the palpable chemistry and yearning, finally kissed? A Lagos Love Story captures that same deliciously angsty energy.
King Kator (Mike Afolarin): The irresistible Afrobeats bad boy. Promise Quest (Jemima Osunde): The awkward event planner who’s just crazy enough to believe she can tame him. And yes, the name Promise Quest is pure Wattpad energy: a delightfully quirky moniker that begs the question, “Who actually names their kid Promise Quest?” But you see, that’s exactly the kind of shameless whimsy that makes the film feel like your favorite guilty‑pleasure fanfic come to life.
From enemies‑to‑lovers to that awkward first kiss, and there’s the shocking betrayal (you know the one) that—against all logic—only cements their bond. Read on for our favourite things from this Lagos Rom-Com. It’s the perfect cocktail of wildly unrealistic plot twists, cheesy dialogue, and cringe-worthy moments that may give you second-hand embarrassment, but you’ll secretly adore.
The Delulu Plot
“You’re always watching unrealistic movies”
God forbid a girl wants a handsome Lagos celebrity who wants to commit after barely 5 days, pay off my family debt, and show me off to the world.
Lagos Love Story might be the name, but this movie was set in the delulu multiverse. Apart from the plot being extremely cringe, I found it hard to believe that half of the things that happened in the movie, can take place in real life. The writers tossed every scrap of realism into the Lagos Lagoon and you know what? I absolutely live for it! You mean the event planner who desperately wants a job is bold enough to stand up to a Lagos celebrity whom she dramatically bumped into (twice!) at the central stage of a rich woman’s party? You mean King Kator strolled Lekki at midnight in full stage gear—no robbery, no harassment?
The exaggerated, totally-not-likely-to-happen drama made for great TV—because sometimes, real life sucks, and all you want is to escape into a world where the bad boy falls in love in five days, and happy endings are guaranteed.
Fashion that stole the show
What I loved most about A Lagos Love Story beyond the cheesy confessions and over-the-top drama was how it looked. The fashion was a whole other character. That blue ensemble King Kator and Promise wore on their first date? Super cute. Sassy By Favour’s runway pieces served bold prints and dramatic silhouettes reminiscent of Lagos Fashion Week—as for the designer herself, I adored every single ankara look on her. Deborah, Promise’s work-bestie, brought her own brand of office chic. And let’s not forget Adanna, who quietly ate in every scene she appeared in. Altogether, it was a visual treat that added an extra layer of charm to the film. The styling choices definitely made the characters feel distinct and fun to watch.
Charming Performances
I really enjoyed the performances, especially from Promise Quest’s office friend, Deborah, Favour(Susan Pwajok), and Adanna (Uche Montana). The main characters had a certain charm, even if their acting wasn’t exactly Oscar material. It was light, fun, and not always the most believable, but that’s what made it so endearing. Before I knew it, I found myself smiling at Kator and Promise’s playful banter and even nodding along to King Kator’s whack songs. The characters just had a way of winning you over.
A Lagos Love Story was pure, feel-good fun, and honestly, I loved it. The film’s replay value is pretty much non-existent for me, but if we could get more Wattpad-core rom-coms with a higher budget and a little more believable acting, I’d be first in line to watch them. Sometimes, a little cheesy escape is good for the soul
