The Legend of Inikpi explained

The Legend of Inikpi
Director:Frank Rajah Arase
Producer:Mercy Johnson
Starring:Nancy Ameh
Mercy Johnson
Paul Obazele
Studio:Wale Adenuga Productions
Distributor:Silverbird Film Distribution
Country:Nigeria
Language:English
Gross:₦29.9million[1]

The Legend of Inikpi is a 2020 Nigerian historical 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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: TTop 20 films of 2020. Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria.
  2. Web site: Mercy Johnson to release movie 'Legend of Inikpi' on Jan. 24. 2020-01-08. The Sun Nigeria. en-US. 2020-05-06.
  3. Web site: Mercy Johnson releases trailer for "The Legend of Inikpi," movie to hit cinemas nationwide on January 24. 2020-01-07. Pulse Nigeria. en-US. 2020-05-06.
  4. Web site: Mercy Johnson's 'Legend of Inikpi'. 2020-01-04. THISDAYLIVE. en-US. 2020-05-06.
  5. Web site: Mercy Johnson releases teaser for 1st feature film as producer titled "The Legend of Inikpi". 2019-12-20. Pulse Nigeria. en-US. 2020-05-06.
  6. Web site: The Legend of Inikpi – Silverbird Film Distribution. en-US. 2020-05-06.
  7. Web site: Mercy Johnson releases trailer for The Legend of Inikpi. 2020-01-12. The Sun Nigeria. en-US. 2020-05-06.
  8. Web site: The Legend Of Inikpi set to hit cinemas. 2020-01-15. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US. 2020-05-06.
  9. Web site: Nigeria: Mercy Johnson's 'The Legend of Inikpi' to Hit Cinemas January 24. Nnah. Mary. 2020-01-10. allAfrica.com. en. 2020-05-06.
  10. Web site: Mercy Johnson's The Legend of Inikpi becomes Nollywood's highest grossing epic film -. 2020-02-08. The Eagle Online. en-US. 2020-05-06.