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Hey everyone! Let’s talk about A Lagos Love Story, the latest rom-com from Inkblot Productions, now streaming on Netflix. When it was first announced—with its Afrobeats-meets-concierge premise and an exciting cast lineup—it looked like we were in for a swoon-worthy Nigerian romance with global vibes. But now that it’s here… did it deliver? In short? Not quite.
The story follows Promise, a concierge who crosses paths with King Kator, a brash but charming Afrobeats star. From there, we get a jumble of storylines: Promise trying to save her family home, Favour navigating a toxic friendship, a vague contract dispute involving King Kator, and some confusing drama between Fadekemi and a character named Achike. The synopsis promised one thing, but the film delivers something entirely different—and not in a good way.
Let’s start with the romance. The chemistry between Promise and King Kator never gets the chance to breathe. Their relationship moves so fast it’s hard to buy into it. Their initial meeting—where Promise literally falls on him—is more awkward than cute, and the emotional payoff just isn’t there. We don’t get those quiet, intimate moments that usually make you root for a rom-com couple. So when they fight, reconcile, or share romantic gestures, it all feels hollow.
And then there’s the plot—or should I say, the many plots. From Favour’s fashion ambitions to a confusing contract issue, from family real estate drama to a sudden villain turn by Adanna, the film piles on threads without giving any of them proper depth. Why does the family home matter so much to Promise? Why is King Kator’s contract such a problem? Who exactly is Achike to Fadekemi? These questions go unanswered, and that lack of clarity makes it hard to care.
Mike Afolarin is one of the film’s saving graces. He brings charm and humour to King Kator, even when the script doesn’t give him much to work with. Jemima Osunde is well-cast as Promise, and she shares believable sisterly chemistry with Susan Pwajok, who plays Favour. But that’s about where the standout performances end. Some side characters feel like caricatures—particularly Maliya Michael’s Deborah, who seems written for laughs but just comes off as exaggerated.
Technically, the film looks good. Lagos is colourful and vibrant, the wardrobe is on point, and the music—especially the original tracks by King Kator—is genuinely catchy. The dinner party scene where Kator drops a diss track is one of the rare moments where the writing, performance, and sound come together smoothly. But these bright spots aren’t enough to hold the film together.
Ultimately, A Lagos Love Story feels like a series of first drafts stitched together. The subplots lack payoff, the central romance is rushed, and the characters’ motivations are paper-thin. It’s not that the ideas weren’t good—there was so much potential here—but the execution just doesn’t land.
So what did you think? Were you rooting for Promise and Kator, or did the story leave you wanting more? And which character arc, if any, actually worked for you? Let’s talk in the comments below.
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