Mercy Johnson’s "Legend of Inikpi" to Hit Cinemas Across Nigeria and Ghana on Jan 24

“I believe I’ve been called to tell Nigerian stories. From the feedback we have so far, people are ready to know more about our culture and our past. It’s an honour to be the vessel to tell these stories, Producer reveals

Mercy Johnson’s "Legend of Inikpi" to Hit Cinemas Across Nigeria and Ghana on Jan 24
Mercy Johnson

Popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie, has disclosed that her first produced full length feature ‘The Legend of Inikpi’ will hit cinemas in Nigeria and Ghana on the January 24, 2020.

The movie is revolved around the true story of Inikpi, an Igala princess who decided to give her life up for the freedom of her homeland.

The film features Mercy Johnson Okojie, Sam Dede, Odunlade Adekola, Saidi Balogun, Paul Obazele and others.

In a statement, the producer said, “I believe I’ve been called to tell Nigerian stories. From the feedback we have so far, people are ready to know more about our culture and our past. It’s an honour to be the vessel to tell these stories.”

 

 

Set in the ancient Kingdoms of Igala and Bini, The Legend of Inikpi tells the true story of two great kingdoms on the brink of war. When the Oracle informs King Attah of Igala Kingdom of the human sacrifice demanded by the gods, the king plunges into despair, haunted by the ghosts of his past; this is a sacrifice he is not prepared to give.

With critical buzz surrounding the screenings already, the epic flick stars Mercy Johnson Okojie as Queen Omele, Sam Dede as Attah Ayegba (king of Igala kingdom), Paul Obazele as Oba Esigie of the Bini Kingdom while Odunlade Adekola co-stars as Prince Attah Ayegba, Saidi Balogun as the Oracle of Igala kingdom with newcomer Nancy Ameh as the titular Princess Inikpi. ‘The Legend of Inikpi’was directed by Frank Rajah.

 

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 The Legend of Inikpi premieres on January 19, 2020 and hits the cinemas across Nigeria and Ghana on the 24th of January 2020.

The film is distributed by Silverbird Film Distribution. Media partners include Pulse, Bella Naija, Legit, Ynaija, Naijaloaded, YabaleftOnline, TVC, Silverbird Television, Goldmyne TV, The Beat 99.9FM, Rhythm FM Ameyaw Debrah, African Movie Channel, Sodas and popcorn, WildFlower PR and Nollywood Reinvented.