What Happened at St James

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What Happened at St James
Directed by Marc Adebesin
Produced by Tosin Akintokun
StarringZack Orji, Femi Branch, Ken Erics, Deyemi Okanlawon and the late Rachel Oniga
Release date
  • 2021 (2021)
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

What Happened at St James is a 2021 Nigerian movie produced by Tosin Akintokun and directed by Marc Adebesin. [1] The movie stars Zack Orji, Femi Branch, Ken Erics, Deyemi Okanlawon and the late Rachel Oniga. [2] [1]

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Synopsis

Three young men are trapped in the consequences of their deeds in secondary school. Their various ways of solving the problems creates suspense throughout the film [3] [2]

Premiere

The movie was released in November 19 and was premiered nationwide. [1] [2]

Cast

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