Mount Zion Faith Ministries

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Mount Zion Faith Ministries is a Christian film production company based in Ibadan, Nigeria, which specialises in casting, producing and distributing Christian films and drama films. It was founded on the 5th of August 1985 by Christian writers and actors Mike Bamiloye and Gloria Bamiloye, [1] and consists of Christians from several countries, who work to promote Christian teaching through motion pictures.

On July 11, 1986, the ministry staged its first play in St. Margaret Girls' school, Ilesha. In 1987, Mike Bamiloye resigned so he could concentrate on Mount Zion Faith Ministries. [2]

The first film produced by Mount Zion Faith Ministries was "The Unprofitable Servant" in 1990. [3] Since then it has produced more than 200 films, including Ide Esu, The Beginning of The End, Perilous Times, Abattoir, House on Fire, One Careless Night, and Agbara Nla. [4] [3] [5] [6]

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References

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  2. ORISAKAHUNSI, Ifeoluwa (April 12, 2019). "MOUNT ZION FAITH MINISTRIES". gospelfilmsng. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Complete List of Mount Zion Film Productions (1990-2019)". gospelfilmsng. April 12, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  4. "30th anniversary: Bamiloye reminiscences on Mount Zion Ministries". Vanguard News. 27 August 2015. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
  5. Man, The New. "History, Summary, Full List and Links to Watch Mount Zion Movies (1990-2022)". The New Man Movement. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
  6. "Mike Bamiloye sets to release Abejoye Season 6". BoomFresh. November 27, 2022. Retrieved November 27, 2022.