Ayamma

Ayamma: Music in the Forest
Theatrical release poster
Directed byChris Eneaji
Written byChiji Vivians
Produced byEmem Isong
StarringAdesua Etomi
Majid Michel
Wale Ojo
Theresa Edem
Ime Bishop Umoh
Moses Armstrong
Music byGeorge Nathaniel
Eveazi
Production
company
Royal Arts Academy
Distributed bySilverbird Distributions
Release date
  • 26 December 2016 (2016-12-26)
Running time
120 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Ayamma: Music in the Forest is a 2016 magical fusion cultural film, written by Vivian Chiji, directed by Chris Eneaji, and produced by Emem Isong.[1] The film explores Africa culture richly, exploring the culture of the Ibibio people of Nigeria. It is clouded with music, dance and comedy. Its stars stellar performances from Adesua Etomi, Wale Ojo, Majid Michel, Ime Bishop Umoh, Theresa Edem, Moses Armstrong and others.[2][3] A loan was administered from The Bank of the Industry to fund the film.[4][5]

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  2. ^ "Emem Isong's 'Ayamma' to hit Nigerian cinemas weekend - Premium Times Nigeria". 20 December 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  3. ^ Orubo, Daniel (26 October 2016). "Watch Adesua Etomi sing her heart out in the trailer for 'Ayamma'". Konbini Nigeria. Archived from the original on 9 August 2019. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  4. ^ "BoI powered film 'Isoken' premieres in Lagos". Vanguard News. 18 June 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  5. ^ "Adesua Etomi, Majid Michel, Wale Ojo, set to thrill in Emem Isong's movie this December". www.pulse.ng. 29 November 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2019.