Amina is a 2021 film directed by Izu Ojukwu. It is based on the story of the life of 16th century Zazzau empire warrior Queen Amina. Amina premiered on Netflix on November 4, 2021.[1] The film got the most nominations at Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, 2022. [2]
Plot[]
The film begins with a duel between Zazzau's champion Kabarkai and Danjuma. After witnessing the fight, a young Amina goes on to tell her father, the Emir of Zazzau (Abu Chris Gbakann) that she wants to be a warrior. This comes with resistance from Magaji Mjinyawa who advises that the Zazzau’s armies has never recruited a woman. The plot developed around events leading to Amina's ascension to the throne of Zazzau.[3]
Cast[]
- Lucy Ameh as Amina
- Ali Nuhu as Danjuma
- Clarion Chukwurah as Zumbura
- Abu Chris Gbakann as Sarki
- Magaji Mijinyawa as Madaki
- Habiba Ummi Mohammed as Zaria
- Asabe Madaki as Aladi Ameh[4]
- ↑ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2021-11-04). Amina: Izu Ojukwu showers Living In Bondage writer Okey Ogunjiofor with accolades.
- ↑ Okechukwu Ogunjiofor's Amina leads AMVCA 2022 with 13 nominations. Benjamin Njoku.
- ↑ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2021-10-14). Twitter critics react to Amina trailer over language choice.
- ↑ Amina the movie: Backlash trails Nollywood movie on Zazzau Princess (2021-11-13).