Movie
Amina
Overview
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.
Details
- Release date
- 2021-11-04
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Genres
- War, History, Drama
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Videosonic Studios, BlackScreen Entertainment
- Country
- Nigeria
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Lucy Ameh as Amina
- Ali Nuhu as Danjuma
- Clarion Chukwurah-Abiola as Zumbura
- Chris Gbakann as Sarki
- Ibrahim Mijinyawa as Madaki
- Ummi Mohammed as Zaria
- Madaki Asabe as Aladi Ameh
- Yakubu Mohammed as Barde
- Ogunjiofor Jenevieve as Young Amina
- Blessing Godwin Ogaga as Kabarkai
- Emmanuel Degri as Regent Of Igala
- Abdul Mohammed as Musa
Crew
- Izu Ojukwu - Director
- Okechukwu Ogunjiofor - Writer
- Frank Uba - Writer
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