Rise of the Saints

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Rise of the Saints
Rise of the Saints poster.jpg
Directed bySamuel O. Olateru
Written by Tamara Aihie
Produced byBolanle Olasunde
Starring Deyemi Okanlawon
Rachel Oniga
Tina Mba
Peter Fatomilola
Release date
  • 9 October 2020 (2020-10-09)
(Nigeria)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Rise of the Saints, is a 2020 Nigerian action fantasy film directed by Samuel O. Olateru and produced by Bolanle Olasunde. [1] [2] The film stars Deyemi Okanlawon and Rachel Oniga in the lead roles whereas Tina Mba, Peter Fatomilola, and Teleola Kuponiyi made supportive roles. [3] The film deals with the story of Yoruba legend, Queen Moremi Ajasoro. [4] [5] [6]

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The film made its premier on 9 October 2020 in Filmhouse IMAX cinemas, Lekki after five years of its production. [7] [8] [9] The film received mixed reviews from critics. [10]

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