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| Directed by | Niyi Akinmolayan |
| Written by | Niyi Akinmolayan Victoria Akujobi |
| Based on | football |
| Produced by | Victoria Akujobi Mimi Bartels Matilda Sola |
| Starring | Toyin Abraham Kehinde Bankole Stan Nze Uzor Arukwe Deyemi Okanlawon Seyi Awolowo Lateef Adedimeji |
| Cinematography | Barnabas Emordi |
| Music by | Tolu Obanro[1] |
Production companies | Anthill Productions FilmOne |
| Distributed by | FilmOne Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 142 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Languages | English Yoruba |
| Box office | ₦131.2 million[2] |
Prophetess is a 2021 Nigerian sports comedy film directed by Niyi Akinmolayan. The film stars Toyin Abraham, Kehinde Bankole, Uzor Arukwe, Stan Nze and Tina Mba in the lead roles. The film is based on a local prophetess who make bold bogus predictions about the outcome of a local club football match which goes beyond her control.[3] The film had its theatrical release on 2 April 2021 and opened to positive reviews from critics.[4][5][6] It also became a success at the box office.
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