The Market King
2014, English. Directed by Ekwa Msangi.
When his wife falls sick, a well-intended dad braves the fires and goes where no man has gone before - the hairmarket - to get his daughter's hair braided before school begins.
- Runtime
- 0h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 7 January 2014
- Original title
- Soko Sonko
- Country
- Kenya, United States of America
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How long is The Market King?
The Market King runs 23 minutes (0h 23m).
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Which OTT platform is The Market King on?
The Market King isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 January 2014. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Market King?
If you liked The Market King, try Nappily Ever After, PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue, She Rides Shotgun.
Who directed The Market King?
The Market King (2014) was directed by Ekwa Msangi and stars Chantal Airo, Larry Asego.