''The Rise of Igbinogun'' is a 2021 Nigerian action film written and directed by Innocent Ideh and co-produced by Tunde Aina and Innocent Chukwuma Ideh. The movie stars Shaffy Bello,

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Blossom Chukwujekwu Blossom Chukwujekwu is a Nigerian actor, who made his professional acting debut in 2009. In 2015, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. Early life and education Born Chukwudi Echezona Chukwujekwu on ...

, Ego Nwosu,

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, Damilare Kuku,

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, and Enyinna Nwigwe.

Synopsis

The Rise of Igbinogun is a story of a young female warrior who wants to close the dichotomy that exists between the rich and the poor in the society. She steals from the rich in order to take care of the poor. She became wanted by the king's guards, the rich including his father but she became the messiah of the needy and poor people.

Premiere

The movie was first premiered privately to the press, notable Nollywood personnel and movie critics at the Sky cinemas Sangotedo,

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on 15 March 2022 in collaboration with Startimes. Three days later, the film was shown on cinemas across the country.

Cast

Blossom Chukwujekwu, Shaffy Bello, Enyinna Nwigwe, Tina MBA, Ego Nwosu, Akin Lewis, Femi Branch, Damilare Kuku

References

External links

* 2021 films English-language Nigerian films Nigerian action drama films 2021 action drama films {{Nigeria-film-stub