Ideh Chukwuma Innocent’s The Rise of Igbinogun has gotten the backing of StarTimes days after it premiered to a selected audience.
The film, a mix of valour, revenge, anger, art, and musical folklore got Nollywood movie enthusiasts’ attention when it premiered on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.
The film’s backing from StarTimes, according to Fared Jiang, Marketing lead, StarTimes Nigeria, is part of its commitment to the growth of Nollywood and the celebration of quality productions.
With a rich feel of ancient African culture, Igbinogun is an epic tale of a young warrior who fights against injustice in her land while battling her own demons. As Igbinogun steals from the rich and helps the poor, she must watch out for the king and his guards as well as her own father. Ultimately, this is a story of a young woman embracing her destiny.
Written and directed by Ideh Chukwuma Innocent, the film features Enyinna Nwigwe, Blossom Chukwujekwu with supporting roles from Ego Nwosu, Tina Mba, Shaffy Bello, and Akin Lewis, Damilare Kuku and Bella Salami. Igbinogun was produced by Tunde Aina and Innocent Chukwuma Ideh.
Commenting on the movie, Nollywood actress, Bella Salami, said “Igbinogun is one movie I really enjoyed. The cast nailed their roles. The dialogue, picture quality, and creativity were on point.”
Speaking at the private screening, Fared Jiang, Marketing lead, StarTimes Nigeria said, “StarTimes is proud to associate with the producers of Igbinogun. An outstanding project like this tells African stories from an African perspective. We say kudos to our COO, Tunde Aina, for setting standards on the quality of local folklore film.”