Rise of the Saints (2020)

Directed by

Samuel O. Olateru

Genre

adventure film

Country

Nigeria

Runtime

1h 40m

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This film tells the story of the Yoruba legend Queen Moremi Ajasoro. It follows her journey as a leader in ancient Nigeria.

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What happens

Rise of the Saints is a 2020 Nigerian action fantasy film directed by Samuel O. Olateru and produced by Bolanle Olasunde. The film, which tells the story of the Yoruba legend Queen Moremi Ajasoro, stars Deyemi Okanlawon and Rachel Oniga in the lead roles, while Tina Mba, Peter Fatomilola, and Teleola Kuponiyi play supporting roles. The film premiered on 9 October 2020 at Filmhouse IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, after five years in production, receiving mixed reviews from critics. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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