The Legend of Inikpi

The Legend of Inikpi is a 2020 Nigerian epic drama film directed by Frank Rajah Arase.[2] The film stars Nancy Ameh in the titular role. The film marks debut as a film producer for veteran actress Mercy Johnson.[3][4][5] Set in ancient kingdoms of Igala and Benin Kingdoms and the plot revolves around the tale of two kingdoms who are on the verge/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 Nollywood industry grossing over 20 million, surpassing the previous record set by 2016 film Ayamma.[10]

The Legend of Inikpi
Directed byFrank Rajah Arase
Produced byMercy Johnson
StarringNancy Ameh
Mercy Johnson
Paul Obazele
Production
company
Wale Adenuga Productions
Distributed bySilverbird Film Distribution
Release date
  • 19 January 2020 (2020-01-19)
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish
Box office₦29.9million[1]

Cast

References
  1. "TTop 20 films of 2020". Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria.
  2. "Mercy Johnson to release movie 'Legend of Inikpi' on Jan. 24". The Sun Nigeria. 2020-01-08. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
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  4. editor (2020-01-04). "Mercy Johnson's 'Legend of Inikpi'". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2020-05-06.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  5. "Mercy Johnson releases teaser for 1st feature film as producer titled "The Legend of Inikpi"". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-12-20. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  6. "The Legend of Inikpi – Silverbird Film Distribution". Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  7. "Mercy Johnson releases trailer for The Legend of Inikpi". The Sun Nigeria. 2020-01-12. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  8. "The Legend Of Inikpi set to hit cinemas". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-01-15. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  9. Nnah, Mary (2020-01-10). "Nigeria: Mercy Johnson's 'The Legend of Inikpi' to Hit Cinemas January 24". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  10. "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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