Draft:Queen of Akra (film)

Queen of Akra
Artwork for Queen of Akra
Directed byWilliam Kojo Agbeti
Screenplay byDavid Nee Amarh Ammah
Based onDode Akabi
Produced by
Starring
Narrated by
CinematographyWilliam Kojo Agbeti
Edited by
Music byGomez Tito
Color processWilliam Kojo Agbeti
Distributed byAkwaaba Magic
CountryGhana
LanguageGa

The Queen of Akra is a Ghanaian drama film that tells the story of Naa Dode Akaabi, a powerful and influential queen in the Akra region of Ghana.[1]

Plot

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The Queen of Akra is a story set in a reimagined 1600s, where “Dode Akabi, the estranged wayward daughter” of the Obutu king’s concubine, is faced familial rejection, betrayal, and death. Undeterred, she sets out to prove herself as a valiant princess worthy of an inheritance. Discovering her royal lineage and the latent powers it bestows, Dode embarks on a quest to reclaim her rightful place as the Queen of Akra, but she must confront ancient evils, forge alliances, and uncovers the secret of her heritage.[2]

Crew

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The film was written by David Nii Armah and directed by William Agbeti.[3] It was released on 6th March 2024 on Akwaaba Magic on the DSTV platform.

Cast

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The film features Melissa Nortey from DWP, who played the role of Dode Akabi, Adjetey Anang as Kpakpo and Jasmine Baroudi, who played as Akra Queen. [4]

References

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  1. ^ Ansah, Peter (2024-02-29). "Naa Dode Akabi: Top GH film stars cast for upcoming movie of famous Ga Queen". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  2. ^ "Zoom into the Akwaaba Movie Marathon universe!". Zoom into the Akwaaba Movie Marathon universe!. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  3. ^ NAKIBERU, REBECCA ERINAH. "Taim Africa - UNPACKING QUEEN OF AKRA: A LOOK BEHIND THE CAMERA". taimafricaarts.org. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  4. ^ Ansah, Peter (2024-03-01). "DWP youngster gets major role in new Netflix-worthy movie, dancers hail her". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-07-03.