"She is Amina and she fears nobody."

2021

2h 0m

6.4(134 votes)

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In 16th-century Zazzau, now Zaria, Nigeria, Amina must utilize her military skills and tactics to defend her family's kingdom. Based on a true story.

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Lucy Ameh

Amina

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Ali Nuhu

Danjuma

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Clarion Chukwurah-Abiola

Zumbura

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Chris Gbakann

Sarki

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Ibrahim Mijinyawa

Madaki

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Ummi Mohammed

Zaria

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Madaki Asabe

Aladi Ameh

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Yakubu Mohammed

Barde

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Ogunjiofor Jenevieve

Young Amina

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Blessing Godwin Ogaga

Kabarkai

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Emmanuel Degri

Regent Of Igala

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Abdul Mohammed

Musa

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Nweke Victoria

Mero

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Yomi-Olugbodi Folusho

Young Zaria

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Esther Owuru

Young Aladi Ameh

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Lawandi Bashir Datti

Young Danjuma

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Sani Danja

Soldier

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Bello Muhammed

Garba

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Jesse Mbasity Julius

Emissary Chief Warrior

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Usman Tijani Abubakar

Ibrahim

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Mgbejume Alfred Baker

Idaro

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Musa Deihlar

Jakadiya

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Millicent T. Jack

Rekiya

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Nelson Orah

Ado

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Okonkwo David Chibuzor

Ogaga

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Akpome Sunday

Priest Ijuma

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Blessing Ogechi

Lady In Red

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Gab Okorie

Garuba (Double)

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Alhaji Dan Asabe

Waziri

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Memunat Mukhtar

Palace Woman

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