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Prophetess (2021)

Prophetess poster
Directed by
Niyi Akinmolayan
Genre
drama film, comedy film
Country
Nigeria
Runtime
2h 22m
Rated
12
Rating
5.3 of 10 from 3 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A local prophetess makes bold predictions about a football match that spiral out of her control. The film follows the chaos and comedy that ensue as her prophecies attract unexpected attention.

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What happens

Prophetess is a 2021 Nigerian sports comedy film directed by Niyi Akinmolayan. The film stars Toyin Abraham, Kehinde Bankole, Uzor Arukwe, Stan Nze and Tina Mba in the lead roles. The film is based on a local prophetess who makes bold bogus predictions about the outcome of a local club football match, which goes beyond her control. The film had its theatrical release on 2 April 2021 and opened to positive reviews from critics. It also became a success at the box office. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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