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Synopsis
Akpos, down on his luck, takes on a temporary job as a waiter at the upscale Crystal Hotel. During a high-profile event hosted by the Minister of Poverty Alleviation—where a scheme to aid the underprivileged is being launched—the venue is overtaken by a journalist-turned-terrorist named Tonye Bright.
As the event turns into a hostage situation, with social media livestreaming and dramatic stakes, Akpos must use his street smarts and courage.
He teams up with his employer, Idara Benson, and the hotel security chief, Femi Aina, navigating danger floor by floor to save lives and protect his family.
Title: The Waiter (2024) | Nigerian Action-Comedy Film
Release Year: 2024
Country: Nigeria
Language: English
Director: Toka McBaror
Main Cast: AY Makun (Akpos), Deyemi Okanlawon, Regina Daniels, Shaffy Bello, Williams Uchemba, Bucci Franklin
Reception & Legacy: Released on **20 December 2024**, the film crossed **₦200 million** in box office sales within its first two weeks.
It later surpassed **₦300 million** after four weeks in cinemas.
Audiences enjoyed its mix of action, comedy, and commentary on Nigeria’s socio-political issues.
Modern Critique: Critics are mixed. Some praise the film for its energy, comedic performance by AY Makun, and its relevancy in tackling themes like poverty, social inequality, and corruption.
Others argue it leans too heavily on AY’s Warri Akpos character tropes, and that some plot threads are predictable or underdeveloped. Still, its box office success shows strong audience resonance.
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