Devil in Agbada | |
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Directed by | Umanu Elijah |
Written by | Chinneylove Eze |
Produced by | Chinneylove Eze |
Starring | Erica Nlewedim Linda Osifo Efe Irele |
Production company | Chinneylove Eze Productions |
Distributed by | FilmOne Entertainment Filmhouse Cinemas |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
Country | Nigeria |
Language | English |
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