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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. The film got the most nominations at Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, 2022.
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.
Cast
Lucy Ameh as Amina
Ali Nuhu as Danjuma
Clarion Chukwurah as Zumbura
Paul Adubazi as Sarkin Busa
Okonkwo David Chibuzor as Ogaga
Jennifer Ezekiel Ade as Igala Princess
Usman Tijani Abubakar as Ibrahim
Victoria Nweke Ekene as Mero
Dan Chris Ebie as Galadima
Sani Danja as Soldier
Lawandi Bashir Datti as Young Danjuma
Debua Goodness as Igala Priestess
Abu Chris Gbakann as Sarki
Magaji Mijinyawa as Madaki
Habiba Ummi Mohammed as Zaria
Asabe Madaki as Aladi Ameh
Reception
The film was criticised for being in Hausa and for its lead actor being non-Hausa. It has also been criticized for containing several historical inaccuracies. Ojukwu responded that the lack of sufficient archives and data for Nigeria's historical events made it difficult to produce the movie.
Awards and nominations
References
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