Abuja Connection | |
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Directed by | Michael Ezeanyaeche |
Written by | Michael Ezeanyaeche |
Produced by | Ojiofor Ezeanyaeche |
Starring | Clarion Chukwura-Abiola |
Distributed by | O. J. Productions |
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Country | Nigeria |
Language | English |
Abuja Connection is a 2003 Nollywood action film thriller directed by Michael Ezeanyaeche and starring Clarion Chukwura-Abiola. There were two other parts, Abuja Connection 2 and Abuja Connection 3, both directed by Adim Williams.
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