Actress Mercy Johnson Okojie has released the trailer for her first produced upcoming historic film “The Legend of Inikpi” which hits cinemas in Nigeria and Ghana on the 24th of January, 2020.
The film features star-studded cast like Mercy Johnson Okojie, Sam Dede, Odunlade Adekola, Saidi Balogun and Paul Obazele among others.
A visual fest of the ancient cultures of the Igala and Bini kingdoms ‘The Legend of Inikpi’ tells the true story of two kingdom 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.
Mercy Johnson explained: “I have always wanted to tell Nigerian stories, particularly stories about women who did great things and who are even still doing greater things, which is why the story of ‘Legend of Inikpi’ is dear to me.”
The much anticipated film stars Mercy Johnson Okojie as Queen Omele, Sam Dede as Attah Ayegba (king of Igala kingdom),aul 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.
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.
Tickets for the movie are sold at www.nairabox.com.
Watch trailer here: https://youtu.be/3eyf15cDjBY