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Mai Martaba

2024 Nigerian film directed by Prince Aboki From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Mai Martaba (Hausa meaning 'Your Highness') is a 2024 Nigerian epic thriller which depicts the culture and tradition of the royal setting in Hausa land.[1] The film was produced and directed by Prince Daniel Aboki.[1][2] The movie featured only one popular Kannywood actor Adam Zango, as a result of the director wanting to showcase new actors.[3] The film was premiered in Kano in August 2024.[2]

Plot

The film portrays a theme of love, greed, betrayal and royal battle which is a usual occurrence in royal settings in Northern Nigeria, Nigeria and Africa at large. It also highlights the situation in which a female is set to become the Emir, a situation which is not the norm in many parts of Northern Nigeria.[1][3]

Cast

  • Adam Zango
  • Fatima Mohammed as Princess Sangaya
  • Tasi’u Ali as MaiKabaas Turaki
  • Yahaya Sabo Abubakar as Wakili
  • Shugaba
  • Ghali Abdullah DZ
  • Muktar Aminu Haruna
  • Auwalu Isma’il Marshal

Reception

  • Submitted for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards[4][5]

References

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