Prophetess

Prophetess (2021)

Ajoke, a local prophetess, makes a bogus prediction about a football match which sets off a chain of events beyond her control...

Date of release
2021-04-02
TMDB
5.3 / 10 (3)
Runtime
2h 21m
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Director
Niyi Akinmolayan

Casting

Interesting facts

Prophetess is a 2021 Nigerian sports comedy film directed by Niyi Akinmolayan. The film stars Toyin Abraham, Kehinde Bankole, Uzor Arukwe, Stan Nze and Tina Mba in the lead roles. The film is based on a local prophetess who makes bold bogus predictions about the outcome of a local club football match, which goes beyond her control. The film had its theatrical release on 2 April 2021 and opened to positive reviews from critics. It also became a success at the box office.

Production and release

Prophetess is the second collaboration between Niyi Akinmolayan and Toyin Abraham after Elevator Baby. The film was predominantly shot in Ibadan. It was set in Layole village in Oyo State. The director of the film Niyi Akinmolayan revealed that the lead actress Toyin Abraham, who played the titular lead role as the prophetess, had once entered the spirit for nearly one hour during a rehearsal prior to a shooting sequence.

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