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Lionheart
Lionheart is a 2018 Nigerian drama film produced by Chinny Onwugbenu and directed by Genevieve Nnaji. It stars Pete Edochie, Genevieve Nnaji, and Nkem Owoh. It was acquired by Netflix on 7 September 2018, making it the first Netflix original film produced in Nigeria. Lionheart premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival in Canada. The movie was Nnaji's directorial debut as well as Peter Okoye's and Chibuzor Azubuike's (also known as Phyno) acting debut. The film was released worldwide on 4 January 2019 on Netflix.
Plot
Lionheart tells the story of Adaeze Obiagu, who wants to substitute for her father, Chief Ernest Obiagu, when he can no longer run his company due to health issues. Her father, however, asks his brother Godswill to take his place, and Godswill and Adaeze have to work together to save the company from debt as well as a threatened takeover by businessman Igwe Pascal.
Cast
- Adaeze Chiegbu
- Akague Andy
- Akputa Peachman
- Anthony Chukwu
- Bethel Egboju
- Chibuzo Nelson Azubuike
- Chidi Chikere
- Chika C. Okpala
- Chika Okpala
- Chinwe Obiekwe
- Chudi Nwafo
- Chukwuoji O. Leonard
- Clemson Agbogidi
- Frances Nsownu Ikoroha
- Genevieve Nnaji
- Goddy Oku
- Gospel Onyeasi
- Iroegbu B.C. Godwill
- Jemima Osunde
- Jude C. Odoh
- Kalu Ikeagwu
- Kanayo O. Kanayo
- Nani boi
- Ngozi Ezeonu
- Nkechi Jane Obi
- Nkem Owoh
- Obiageli okoli
- Odinaka Mbadugha
- Ogbonna Mba
- Oge Oku
- Okwesilieze Nwodo
- Onyeka Onwenu
- P-Square
- Pete Edochie
- Peter Okoye
- Peter Oramalu
- Phyno
- Roy De Nanie
- Shako NA
- Stan K. Amadi
- Steve Eboh
- Tony Ezenna
- Uzodinma Umeh
- Victor Mba
More details
| author | Chinny Onwugbenu Genevieve Nnaji Ishaya Bako |
|---|---|
| contentLocation | Nigeria |
| director | Genevieve Nnaji |
| editor | George Cragg |
| genre | drama |
| musicBy | Kulanen Ikyo |
| producer | Chinny Onwugbenu |
| productionCompany | The Entertainment Network |
| theme | coming-of-age |