The Rise of Igbinogun explained

The Rise of Igbinogun is a 2021 Nigerian action film written and directed by Innocent Ideh and co-produced by Tunde Aina and Innocent Chukwuma  Ideh.^{[1] [2]} The movie stars  Shaffy Bello, Femi Branch, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Ego Nwosu, Akin Lewis, Damilare Kuku, Tina Mba, and Enyinna Nwigwe.^[3]

Synopsis

The Rise of Igbinogun is a story of a young female warrior who wants to close the dichotomy that exists between the rich and the poor in the society. She steals from the rich in order to take care of the poor. She became wanted by the king's guards, the rich including his father but she became the messiah of the needy and poor people.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Premiere

The movie was first premiered privately to the press, notable Nollywood personnel and movie critics at the Sky cinemas Sangotedo, Lagos State on 15 March 2022 in collaboration with Startimes. Three days later, the film was shown on cinemas across the country.

Cast

Blossom Chukwujekwu, Shaffy Bello, Enyinna Nwigwe,  Tina MBA, Ego Nwosu, Akin Lewis,  Femi Branch, Damilare Kuku

Notes and References

1. Web site: 18 March 2022 . 'The Rise of Igbinogun' gets private screening . 23 July 2022 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
2. Web site: Rapheal . 19 March 2022 . We're proud to associate with Rise of Igbinogun –StarTimes' Jiang . 23 July 2022 . The Sun Nigeria . en-us.
3. Web site: Mix . Pulse . 30 November 2020 . Filmmaker Ideh Chukwuma Innocent a.k.a OneSoul to commence production on his New project tagged 'Igbinogun' . 23 July 2022 . Pulse Nigeria.
4. Web site: Adaramola . Zakariyya . 6 March 2022 . Epic action thriller, Igbinogun, set for cinema release . 23 July 2022 . Daily Trust . en.
5. Web site: StarTimes Backs Epic Movie, The Rise of Igbinogun – THISDAYLIVE . 23 July 2022 . www.thisdaylive.com.
6. Web site: 20 March 2022 . StarTimes pulls weight as epic movie "The Rise of Igbinogun" hits cinemas . 23 July 2022 . Vanguard News . en-GB.