The Legend of Inikpi | |
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Directed by | Frank Rajah Arase |
Produced by | Mercy Johnson |
Starring | Nancy Ameh Mercy Johnson Paul Obazele |
Production company | Wale Adenuga Productions |
Distributed by | Silverbird Film Distribution |
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Country | Nigeria |
Language | English |
Box office | ₦29.9 million [1] |
The Legend of Inikpi is a 2020 Nigerian historical epic drama film directed by Frank Rajah Arase. [2] The film stars Nancy Ameh in the title role. The film was the debut as a film producer for actress Mercy Johnson. [3] [4] [5] Set in the ancient kingdoms of Igala and Benin, the plot revolves around the story of two kingdoms on the brink of war. [6] [7] The film was premiered on 19 January 2020 and had its theatrical release on 24 January 2020 in Nigeria and Ghana. [8] [9] It was opened to positive reviews and became a box office success. It became the highest-grossing epic historical film in the Nollywood industry, grossing over 20 million, surpassing the previous record set by the 2016 film Ayamma. [10]
The Legend of Inikpi | |
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Directed by | Frank Rajah Arase |
Produced by | Mercy Johnson |
Starring | Nancy Ameh Mercy Johnson Paul Obazele |
Production company | Wale Adenuga Productions |
Distributed by | Silverbird Film Distribution |
Release date |
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Country | Nigeria |
Language | English |
Box office | ₦29.9 million [1] |
The Legend of Inikpi is a 2020 Nigerian historical epic drama film directed by Frank Rajah Arase. [2] The film stars Nancy Ameh in the title role. The film was the debut as a film producer for actress Mercy Johnson. [3] [4] [5] Set in the ancient kingdoms of Igala and Benin, the plot revolves around the story of two kingdoms on the brink of war. [6] [7] The film was premiered on 19 January 2020 and had its theatrical release on 24 January 2020 in Nigeria and Ghana. [8] [9] It was opened to positive reviews and became a box office success. It became the highest-grossing epic historical film in the Nollywood industry, grossing over 20 million, surpassing the previous record set by the 2016 film Ayamma. [10]