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PRODUCED BY OKEY OGUNJIOFOR DIRECTED BY IZU OJUKWUSTARRING: LUCY AMEH ALI NUHU YAKUBU MOHAMMED CLARION CHUKWURAH MAGAJI MIJINYAWA SANI DANJA

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RUNNING TIME 118 MINUTES, GENRE: EPICIN ENGLISH WITH SUBTITLES

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A Girl. Warrior. Legend.

SYNOPSIS

She lived in the age of man in a man’s world. In an ancient world of brutal conflicts, ferocious animal passions, suppressive timeless customs, and reckless, heroic exploits, she must resolutely carve out a part for her life in the face of scandalized tradition and antagonistic male dominance. To grasp her destiny, she must prove herself not just as able, but infinitely more capable than any man alive.

Horse-sweat soaked battlegrounds, Majestic medieval palaces of mud and stone. Dusty hovels of the desperately poor, the spectacular grandeur of imperial Dubars, And the tense intrigues of age-old royal courts: Sub-Saharan Africa explodes into life, power, and sound in ”AMINA”, the thrilling epic movie about the most charismatic warrior, sovereign and queen in the history of Africa. Fathered by the legendary warrior, expansionist, and empire builder, Barkwa Turunku, Aminatu, alluring princess and first daughter to the renowned Barkwa nurses a burning ambition never before imagined: To sit as queen over a Zazzau empire that stretches from Kano to River Niger, from Idah to Jukunland. In an age of female subjugation and an oppressive, male sponsored traditional system, no sane woman would dare conceive such dreams; and only the most foolishly reckless would move on to attempt actualization.

From warrior- princess to supreme military commander; from sorrowful lover to crafty politician; Amina must suppress natural filial emotions in order to accomplish the impossible, attain the unattainable and ultimately convince the skeptical empire of her ability to make true Zazzau’s long cherished dreams of dominance over all of the Sub-Sahara. Pitted without, against panicked kings and Sarkis of neighboring vassal states, and within; Zazzau’s ambitious war generals, princes, politicians, and the sinister all powerful Madawaki or minister of war whose hunger for the throne of Zazzau is equaled only by his lust for its lovely occupant; Amina must play statesman and military strategist, patriot and queen, ruthless executioner and gentle mother to Zazzau’s oppressed millions to achieve her goal of creating a betterZazzau, a more humane, civilized Zazzau standing on the foundations of modern-day governmental structures.

The movie ”AMINA” expertly chronicles the legendary many lives of this exceptional woman; the pain and the agony caused by the betrayal of cherished lovers; the ferocious savagery in the face of all battles and enemies; the cunning manipulation at will of the nobles and sovereigns of kingdoms; and the tender concern over the down trodden Talakawas or common people.

A fascinating tale, a gripping narrative, guaranteed to stir in every man and woman a longing to arise, spear in hand in the interest of justice to face the deadly foe - as the savage drums of war throb on...

LOGLINE:

500 years ago, a young lady nurses a never-before-seen ambition of sitting as a Sovereign Queen over a Zazzau empire that stretches over the seven kingdoms of Northern Nigeria: in an age of female subjugation and oppressive male sponsored timeless traditional system, no sane woman would dare conceive such dreams; and only the most foolishly reckless would move on to attempt its actualization.

Izu Ojukwu is an award winning Nigerian film director of international repute with his latest feature length films titled ‘76 and yet to be released Amina. In 2007 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Director for the film Sitanda, which received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the 3rd African Movie Academy Awards, including Best Picture & Best Nigerian Film.

His creativity and eye for details are the key skills that have seen him excel in every production he is part of which is why he emerged the director for so many films sponsored by Nigerian Breweries Amstel Box Office (AMBO)

As a professional of his craft, he has directed so many box office hits including his recently released “76 which won Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2017 Best Movie, Best Actress, Best Costume Designer, Best Art Director and Best Director.

• Amina – A Girl. A Warrior. A Legend (2017)

• ‘76 (2016)• White Waters (2008)• Cindy’s Note (2008)• Laviva (2007)• Sitanda (2006)• African Movie

AcademyAward 2007 for Best Director

• GL 1 & 2 (2005)

• Across the Niger (2003)• Moving Train (2003)• Battle of Love (2003)• Desperadoes 1 &2 (2001)• Eleventh Hour (2001)• Love Boat (2001)• The World is Mine (2001)• Showdown (2000)• Ichabod (1993)• Iva (1993)

Some of his filmography (as Director) includes:

Original StoryOkey Ogunjiofor

ResearchSola Ojewusi

ScreenplayUba Franklin

Production DesignTunji Afolayan

Production ManagerLucky Oseghale Jnr

Line ProducerDan Chris Ebie

Make-UpDagogo Diminas

SoundPeter Schumacher

ProducerOkey Ogunjiofor

CostumeMillicent Jack

DopPeter Kreil

DirectorIzu Ojukwu

PRODUCTION INFO

DIRECTOR

Lucy Ameh, although relatively new in Nollywood, is a prolific actress. She is an undergraduate at NTA TV College, Jos, where she is studying mass communication. Besides acting, Lucy is also a wedding planner, a businesswoman and has a heart for helping people thus she is a philanthropist and entrepreneur. She has a few favourite movies actors like, Genevieve Nnaji, Morris Chestnut, Ramsey Noah and Eva Longoria amongst others.

LUCY AMEH(Amina)

PRIME CHARACTERS

ALI NUHU(Danjuma)

Ali Nuhu is a Nigerian actor, producer, director and television personality. Referred to in the media as the “King of Kannywood”, “Sarki Ali” or “King Ali”, has appeared in hundreds of Hausa Cinema films, and 80 English Language films, and earned numerous accolades. Nuhu has a significant following in Africa and the Nigerian diaspora worldwide. In terms of audience size and income, he has been described as one of the most successful film stars in the Northern Nigeria.

Yakubu Mohammed is an A-list actor, a musician, one of the most popular faces in Kannywood, as the Nigerian film industry in the North is known. He has produced and directed over a hundred Hausa movies and has so many songs to his credit. He is a model whose face adorns so many commercials. This multiple award-winning actor is equally a Glo Ambassador.

YAKUBU MOHAMMED(Barde)

CLARION CHUKWURAH(Zumbura)

Clarion Chukwura (born Clara Nneka Oluwatoyin Folashade Chukwurah) is an A-list Nigerian actress and humanitarian, a veteran of the nollywood industry who has starred in so many successful films and television soap opera series. She was recognized as a United Nations peace ambassador for her charity work across Africa.She was the first Nigerian to win the Best Actress category at the 1982 FESPACO film festival in Burkina-Faso.She is the mother of music video director Clarence Peters.

He is a vibrant actor, an old hand in the industry with a career that has spanned over thirty years. A professional to the core, he became very famous through popular national television series such as Cockcrow at dawn, Magana Jariche etc before joining Nollywood. Magaji Mijinyawa has an edge over most artists in the Hausa film industry because he is well-educated, versatile, multi talented hence he’s had very outstanding successes in the entertainment industry.

MAGAJI MIJINYAWA(Madaki)

Godwin Ogagaoghene, a graduate of Bayero University KANO studied Political Science, speaks Hausa and English and dedicated actor who loves to learn everyday, my experience on queen Amina set was like meeting the good, the bad and the ugly side of life/industry, most especially when I shoot my fight scenes at the arena. I learnt how to endure, how to start, continue and finish a project no matter the challenges, I was opportune to meet with my humble and committed Director Izu Ojukwu and my straight forward Producer with a heart of a lion. Mr Okey Ogunjiofor, above all a story line/movie that will make the industry wonder what hit them when its out. Thanks

GODWINOGAGAOGHENE(Kabarkai)

LOCATION:Jos

Okey Ogunjiofor, popularly known as “The Father of Nollywood” is a multiple award winning filmmaker, actor, writer and publisher. He is the pioneer producer of the Nigeria film industry, the global African brand known as NOLLYWOOD. He is a National Peace and Unity Ambassador with great passion for youth empowerment.

An Alumnus of UCLA (School of Theatre, Film and Television Studies) University of California, Los Angeles; obtaining International Professional Certificate in Film and Television Production - (2015), Google Tools for Journalists Certification (2012). He holds United States of America Documentary Master Class certificate (2010) as well as Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Government and Public Administration, from Imo State University (2011). Also trained at the prestigious Television College Jos, in film and television production, he did his Industrial Training at Imo Broadcasting Corporations, Owerri in (1986) and graduated with an OND Certificate (1987), participated actively in the production of Soweto – The BBC/NTA 35mm celluloid film on apartheid South Africa (1986) and Mr. Johnson - The James Joyce’s Classic (1987).

He has also consulted for The Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria – through the Centre for Women Development (1996), and The Kennedy Centre Washington USA (2000) on gender based research on programs for the empowerment of Women and the girl child. His keen interest to continue massive job creation for Nigerian Youths through Nollywood, gave him the impetus to research the life and times of the Legendary Queen Amina of Zazzau for over 20years (1995-2015). It was a project meant to build bridges between the creative divide of the North and the South and at the same time liberate the girl child and women.

Among his works on film and television include: Living in Bondage (1992), Circle of Doom (1993), Nneka the Pretty Serpent (1995), Brotherhood of Darkness (1996), When flowers Turn Black (1997), Property Manager for “A Barbers Wisdom” (An M-NET new directions) 35mm film (1999), Consultant to MASOMA African Foundation for Kennedy Centre, Washington USA on Queen Amina project (2000), Area C comedy drama series about the Nigerian Police Force for NTA HQ (2000) Between (2001-2007) he directed and produced Rough Edges soap opera series on 21 National television stations, Cyberia soap opera series on 18 Stations and pay cable television (2007), Hope Avenue sitcom series (2008-11), and Travel Access Club (TAC) marketing infomercial (2010).

His brief Filmography is as follows:

2015/17 Producer and Executive Producer of Amina 2014 Directors of The World Economic Forum on Africa in Abuja. 2014 25yrs Journey – LRA, her Impact so far 2013 The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nig 50yrs Anniversary Documentary2012 TAVA 4th Edition 2011 TAVA 3rd Edition 2010 Kid Home Makers Reality television Show2010 Travel Access Club marketing infomercial. 2010 TAVA) second Edition2009 The African Audio-Visual Awards (TAVA) Inaugural Edition

2009 Their beginnings, the beginning 2009 HOPE AVENUE

2008 HOTEL WYNIS 2007 Prophetic Responsibility &

Accountability Documentary. 2006 CYBERIA Seasons 1-2

2005 The Power of Vision (Documentary on Mouka Foam Industry)2002-05 Rough Edges Soap Opera TV Series

2001 Born To Win (Adaptation of Bishop David Oyedepo’s Book) 2000 The Return Of Nneka (Video Film) 2000 Crew Member of Barbers’ Wisdom (MNET New Direction) 2000 Area C (A comedy drama series on the Nigerian Police Force for NTA HQ 2000 Consultant to MASOMA African Foundation for Kennedy Centre, USA. 1999 Consultant to Sons And Daughters’ A Movie against gender issues. 1998 Ups and Down soap opera series 1998 Winners and Losers Soap Opera TV Series 1997 When Flowers Turn Black A tragic movie on Leukaemia. (Video Film)1996 Research into The Life And Times Of Queen Amina - for the Presidency. 1996 Brotherhood Of Darkness, Expository Gospel film on religious fraud. 1994 Nneka The Pretty Serpent 1&2 (Video Film) 1994 Production Consultant to Ashes Of Hatred 1993 Circle Of Doom 1&2, another blockbuster movie in Igbo language. 1992 The pioneer film ‘Living In Bondage’ – A smash hit of all times.

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