Our Jesus Story, is a 2020 Nigerian religious drama film directed by Tchidi Chikere and produced by Ojiofor Ezeanyaeche for O.J Production.[1] The film stars Frederick Leonard in the lead role as Jesus the Christ, whereas Zack Orji, Sam Dede, Eucharia Anunobi and Adjetey Anang made supportive roles.[2][3] This is the first biblical African new interpretation for the Jesus the Christ story with an all-black African cast and crew.[4][5]

Our Jesus Story
Directed byTchidi Chikere
Produced byOjiofor Ezeanyaeche
StarringFrederick Leonard
Zack Orji
Sam Dede
Eucharia Anunobi
Adjetey Anang
Production
company
O.J Production
Release date
  • 27 March 2020 (2020-03-27)
(Nigeria)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

The film made its premier on 27 March 2020 in Imax Cinema in Lekki, Lagos.[6][7] The film received positive reviews from critics.[8]

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References

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  1. ^ "Frederick Leonard is an afro-haired Jesus in 'Our Jesus Story' trailer". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-03-04. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  2. ^ "Our Jesus Story Movie - Flixanda". Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  3. ^ "Our Jesus Story". Ozone Cinemas. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  4. ^ "'Our Jesus Story' Now in Cinemas". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-12-12. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  5. ^ "Our Jesus story, new movie from OJ Productions". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-03-07. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  6. ^ "'Our Jesus Story' hits cinemas on Mar 27 - starring Frederick Leonard". TheCable Lifestyle. 2020-03-04. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  7. ^ "'Our Jesus Story' - A Summary of the Story of Jesus From Nollywood". NollyMania. 2020-03-19. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  8. ^ "Our Jesus Story Trailer! Frederick Leonard is Jesus in NollyWood Insider". Retrieved 2021-10-04.