The Legend of Inikpi is a 2020 Nigerian 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 |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
| Box office | ₦29.9million[1] |
Cast edit
- Nancy Ameh as Princess Inikpi
- Mercy Johnson as Queen Omelve
- Sam Dede as Attah Ayegba
- Paul Obazele as Oba Esigie
References edit
- ^ "TTop 20 films of 2020". Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria.
- ^ "Mercy Johnson to release movie 'Legend of Inikpi' on Jan. 24". The Sun Nigeria. 2020-01-08. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ^ "Mercy Johnson releases trailer for "The Legend of Inikpi," movie to hit cinemas nationwide on January 24". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-01-07. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ^ "Mercy Johnson's 'Legend of Inikpi'". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-01-04. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ^ "Mercy Johnson releases teaser for 1st feature film as producer titled "The Legend of Inikpi"". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-12-20. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ^ "The Legend of Inikpi – Silverbird Film Distribution". Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ^ "Mercy Johnson releases trailer for The Legend of Inikpi". The Sun Nigeria. 2020-01-12. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ^ "The Legend Of Inikpi set to hit cinemas". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-01-15. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ^ Nnah, Mary (2020-01-10). "Nigeria: Mercy Johnson's 'The Legend of Inikpi' to Hit Cinemas January 24". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ^ "Mercy Johnson's The Legend of Inikpi becomes Nollywood's highest grossing epic film -". The Eagle Online. 2020-02-08. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
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