Mai Martaba (2024)

Directed by

Prince Daniel

Genre

adventure, drama

Country

Nigeria

Runtime

1h 26m

Elsewhere

IMDb

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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