Iyore (English: The Return: A Life after Life[2]) is a 2014 Nigerian drama film set in the Benin Kingdom, directed by Frank Rajah Arase. It stars Rita Dominic, Joseph Benjamin, Okawa Shaznay, Paul Obazele, Bukky Wright and Yemi Blaq.[3][4][5][6][7] Before its release, it was nominated in ten categories at the 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards, slated to be held on the 25th of October 2014.[8]
Iyore | |
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Directed by | Frank Rajah Arase |
Produced by | Kwame Boadu |
Starring | |
Production companies | Raj and Heroes Films |
Country | Nigeria |
Languages | English Edo |
Box office | ₦9,500,000[1] |
Cast
edit- Rita Dominic as Osarugwe
- Joseph Benjamin as Prince Azuwa
- Okawa Shaznay as Princess Ajoke/Amenze/Onaiwu
- Yemi Blaq as Ovie
- Paul Obazele as Oba Izuwe
- Bukky Wright as Queen Tonyin Adekoya
- Okpoya Bisping as Prince Uyi
- Tina Chelsea as Itohan
- Calista Nwajide as Priestess
- Paul Stevens Enofe as Iyobo
- Desmond Walter-Oriakhi as Edosa
- Ikuvbogie God's Power as Izuwa Jr
- Sandra Airhuoyuwa as Osagwe Jr.
- James Coke as Oden
- Andrew Otamere as Chief
- Stella Idika as Edugie
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Odejimi, Segun (18 January 2016). "IN FULL: TNS Exclusive Report On Nigerian Cinema In 2015". TNS. Archived from the original on 21 February 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- ^ "Is there a Life after Life? Rita Dominic, Joseph Benjamin, Bukky Wright, headline Frank Rajah's Epic "Iyore"". bellanaija.com. 20 July 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
- ^ "Rita Dominic, Bukky Wright, Joseph Benjamin Star in New Movie 'IYORE' [TRAILER]". fuse.com.ng. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
- ^ "Rita Dominic, Joseph Benjamin, Okawa Shaznay in Epic Movie "Iyore"". 9jadiaspora.net. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
- ^ "Rita Dominic Kicking it Old School in the New Movie 'IYORE'". irokotv.com. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
- ^ "Iyore: Frank Rajah's Movie About His Native Land". nollywoodmindspace.com. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
- ^ "Movie Trailer: Iyore Starring Rita Dominic, Joseph Benjamin, Okawa Shaznay, Paul Obazele, Yemi Blaq, Bukky Wright". Retrieved 16 August 2014.
- ^ "30 days in Atlanta, Apaye, lead 2014 GIAMA nominations". momo.com.ng. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
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