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“She is Amina and she fears nobody.”
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.
Lucy Ameh
Amina

Ali Nuhu
Danjuma
Clarion Chukwurah-Abiola
Zumbura
Chris Gbakann
Sarki
Ibrahim Mijinyawa
Madaki
Ummi Mohammed
Zaria
Madaki Asabe
Aladi Ameh
Yakubu Mohammed
Barde
Ogunjiofor Jenevieve
Young Amina
Blessing Godwin Ogaga
Kabarkai
Amina is a war, history, drama film released in 2021 exploring themes of africa, gore, biography, based on true story, nigeria, fear. Directed by Izu Ojukwu, it stars Lucy Ameh, Ali Nuhu, Clarion Chukwurah-Abiola. 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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