QUEEN IDIA IN THE NEWS
See what has been said or written about the film in production:
Movie about Queen Idia imminent: Oba Ewuare speaks
8th January, 2022 A Film Maker, Mrs. Patience Okhuofu, on Friday visited Oba of Benin Ewuare II to inform him of her intention to work on a movie, titled “Idia N’Iyesigie” (Idia, the queen mother). Okhuofu also utilized the event to commend the monarch for
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Queen Idia is set to make history
November 14, 2024 Seasoned filmmaker, Patience Oghenevo Okhuofu, is set to produce the biggest budget movie in the country.
Filmmaker Patience Okhuofu Shares Inspiration Behind The Making Of ‘Idia’
Patience Ovo to Bring ‘Queen Idia’ to the Big Screen
November 16, 2024 Renowned Nigerian filmmaker Patience ‘Ovo Okhuofu is poised to make a significant impact on the global film scene with her upcoming historical epic, ‘Queen Idia.’
Okhuofu, Imobhio Unite In Queen Idia: Wife. Mother, Warrior
Benin City-born seasoned filmmaker, Patience Oghenevo Okhuofu, is set to bring the epic story of Queen Idia, a powerful and influential queen of the Benin Empire, renowned for her
Queen Idia of Benin Kingdom “resurrects”
The fascinating story of Queen Idia, the formidable mother of the Oba of Benin (1504-1550), is set to captivate audiences worldwide as US-based Nigerian filmmaker Patience Ojheneovo Okhuofu brings this ancient Amazon’s tale to the big screen.
Queen Idia story, tribute to warrior’s courage, strength –Okhuofu
A celebrated warrior, Queen Idia was the wife of Oba Ozolua, the Oba who reigned in about 1481 AD. She became the first Iyoba (Queen Mother) of Benin when Esigie conferred upon her the title and the Eguae-Iyoba (Palace of the Queen Mother).