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Rita Dominic and Joseph Benjamin as the lovers, 'Osarugwe' and 'Prince Azuwa', from the Frank Rajah film, IYORE #comingsoon |
Iyore is a new movie by Frank Rajah Arase and co produced by Kwame Boadu for Raj and Heroes films productions 2014. Iyore, literally meaning “The Return; A Life After Life” is based on the history and culture of the people of Benin, Nigeria, where Frank Rajah comes from.
It is a mythical tale set around the ancient Benin Kingdom and tells a story about life after life. The epic feature is a mixture of historical facts and fiction. It explores a tragic love story centred on the rich culture of pre-colonial Benin through to the present day of Benin whilst exploring the supernatural ideas of reincarnation.
Shot in Nigeria, it stars popular names as Rita Dominic, Joseph Benjamin, Okawa Shaznay, Paul Obazele, Yemi Blaq and Bukky Wright among others who played various roles in the movie. Frank Rajah has said it is the best film he has produced and directed so far.