Amina (2021 film)

Amina is a 2021 film directed by Izu Ojukwu. It is based on the story of the life of 16th century Zazzau empire warrior Queen Amina. Amina premiered on Netflix on November 4, 2021. The film got the most nominations at Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, 2022.

Plot
The film begins with a duel between Zazzau's champion Kabarkai and Danjuma. After witnessing the fight, a young Amina goes on to tell her father, the Emir of Zazzau (Abu Chris Gbakann) that she wants to be a warrior. This comes with resistance from Magaji Mjinyawa who advises that the Zazzau’s armies has never recruited a woman. The plot developed around events leading to Amina's ascension to the throne of Zazzau.

Cast

 * Lucy Ameh as Amina
 * Ali Nuhu as Danjuma
 * Clarion Chukwurah as Zumbura
 * Abu Chris Gbakann as Sarki
 * Magaji Mijinyawa as Madaki
 * Habiba Ummi Mohammed as Zaria
 * Asabe Madaki as Aladi Ameh

Reception
The film was criticised for being in Hausa and for its lead actor being non-Hausa. It has also been criticized for containing several historical inaccuracies. Ojukwu responded that the lack of sufficient archives and data for Nigeria's historical events made it difficult to produce the movie.