Osamede

How it feels

The film follows the story of Osamede during the 1897 British invasion of the Benin Kingdom. It depicts the struggle of the kingdom's people and their resistance against the colonial forces.

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What happens

Osamede is a 2025 Nigerian epic historical drama film, produced by Lilian Olubi and directed by James Omokwe, who is known for the television series Ajoche and Riona. It stars Ivie Okujaye Egboh, Lexan Aisosa Peters, William Benson, Tosin Adeyemi, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, and Alexander Bud. The film is set during the 1897 invasion of the Benin Kingdom by the British Empire and was adapted from the musical play Osamede: for Kingdom and Country. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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