Mai Martaba (2024)
- Directed by
- Prince Daniel
- Genre
- adventure, drama
- Country
- Nigeria
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This is a thriller set in a Hausa royal court in Nigeria. It follows power dynamics and tradition within the palace, centering on conflicts between rulers and subjects. The film highlights the culture of the region through its story about authority and honor.
regaltensedeliberatepolitically chargedatmosphericformalsuspensefulculturally rootedcharacter-driven
What happens
Nigeria's official submission to the 2025 The Academy Awards (Oscars). Mai Martaba (Hausa meaning 'Your Highness') is a 2024 Nigerian epic thriller which depicts the culture and tradition of the royal setting in Hausa land. The film was produced and directed by Prince Daniel Aboki. The movie featured only one popular Kannywood actor Adam Zango, as a result of the director wanting to showcase new actors. The film was premiered in Kano in August 2024. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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