The Legend of Inikpi is a 2020 Nigerian historical epic drama film directed by Frank Rajah Arase. The film stars Nancy Ameh in the title role. The film was the debut as a film producer for actress Mercy Johnson. Set in the ancient kingdoms of Igala and Benin, the plot revolves around the story of two kingdoms on the brink of war. The film was premiered on 19 January 2020 and had its theatrical release on 24 January 2020 in Nigeria and Ghana. It was opened to positive reviews and became a box office success. It became the highest-grossing epic historical film in the Nollywood industry, grossing over 20 million, surpassing the previous record set by the 2016 film Ayamma.
Cast
Nancy Ameh as Princess Inikpi
Mercy Johnson as Queen Omelve
Sam Dede as King Attah Ayegba
Paul Obazele as Oba Esigie
Saidi Balogun as Oracle
Odunlade Adekola as Prince Ayegba
Ivy Blessing Agbo as Ufedo
Peace Christopher as Ochonia
Osagie Elegbe as Oboni
Ruth Omata Eleojo as Ojone