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Amina

2021-11-04 · 120 min · ★ 6.4

War · History · Drama

In 16th-century Zazzau, now Zaria, Nigeria, Amina must utilize her military skills and tactics to defend her family's kingdom. Based on a true story.

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Production details

Directors
Izu Ojukwu
Production companies
Videosonic Studios, BlackScreen Entertainment
Countries
Nigeria
Status
Released
Budget
USD 250,000

Top Cast

Lucy AmehAmina
Ali NuhuAli NuhuDanjuma
Clarion Chukwurah-AbiolaZumbura
Chris GbakannSarki
Ibrahim MijinyawaMadaki
Ummi MohammedZaria
Madaki AsabeAladi Ameh
Yakubu MohammedBarde
Ogunjiofor JenevieveYoung Amina
Blessing Godwin OgagaKabarkai
Emmanuel DegriRegent Of Igala
Abdul MohammedMusa
Nweke VictoriaMero
Yomi-Olugbodi FolushoYoung Zaria
Esther OwuruYoung Aladi Ameh
Lawandi Bashir DattiYoung Danjuma
Sani DanjaSoldier
Bello MuhammedGarba
Jesse Mbasity JuliusEmissary Chief Warrior
Usman Tijani AbubakarIbrahim

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