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Top 5 American Movies Shot In Nigeria
American movie makers really like Nigeria’s beautiful scenery and exciting culture. They choose Nigeria as a top spot to film their movies more and more.
In this article, we’ll look at five famous American movies made in Nigeria. These movies, set in Nigeria’s amazing surroundings, are not just fun to watch but also show us a bit about the country’s stunning views and different cultures. Nigeria has a fascinating history and great views that make filmmakers from all over the world want to come here. This has made Nigeria a popular place for making movies from all around the world.
Top 5 American Movies Shot In Nigeria
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5. The Mark Of The Hawk
“The Mark of the Hawk, a 1957 American movie, partially filmed in Nigeria, had Michael Audley directing and Lloyd Young and H. Kenn Carmichael writing. Eartha Kitt and Sidney Poitier starred in it. In the movie, Sidney Poitier portrayed Obam, who returned to colonial Africa in pursuit of a political position. Tensions over ancestral lands owned by European settlers divided the country. Obam championed racial equality through peaceful means, with Eartha Kitt playing his spouse and John McIntire portraying the sympathetic missionary Bruce Craig.”
4. Nigerian Prince
“In 2018, Nigerian-American Faraday Okoro, based in New York, produced ‘Nigerian Prince,’ a bilingual suspense thriller drama film. The film centers on a stock term linked to advance-fee scams and features Antonio J. Bell and Chinaza Uche as the main leads, supported by Tina Mba, Bimbo Manuel, Ebbe Bassey, and Dean Cameron. The AT&T Presents: Untold Stories program provided financial support and distribution for the production of the film.”
The story centers on Eze, a stubborn Nigerian-American teenager, forced by his mother to go to Nigeria. He joins his cousin Pius in an online scamming business to earn money to return to the US.”
3. Mister Johnson
This American drama film, “Mister Johnson,” is based on the 1939 novel by Irish author Joyce Cary. It was filmed in Nigeria and is set in 1929. The movie features Maynard Eziashi, a first-time actor, portraying a Nigerian clerk for the British civil service. He adopts the British colonialists’ style, believing himself to be a true Englishman. “Mister Johnson” holds the distinction of being the first American film shot on location in Nigeria. The film illustrates the impact of colonialism on an African nation.
2. The Price
In 2017, Anthony Onah wrote and directed the American drama film “The Price.” Some scenes were shot in Nigeria. The movie features Aml Ameen, Lucy Griffiths, Peter Vack, Michael Hyatt, Souléymane Sy Savané, Craig muMs Grant, and Bill Sage.
It had its premiere in the Narrative Feature Competition at the 2017 South by Southwest Film Festival. Orion Pictures and Samuel Goldwyn Films theatrically released the film on November 10, 2017.
1. Black is King
In 2020, Beyoncé co-wrote, executive produced, and directed the musical film “Black Is King,” which was mainly filmed in Lagos, Nigeria. The film follows the journey of a young African prince, exiled after his father’s death, as he matures into a man with the help of his ancestor, childhood love, and his own subconscious, ultimately reclaiming his throne. This story symbolizes the African diaspora’s quest to rediscover and celebrate their culture and heritage, highlighted by spoken-word poetry on black identity.
The production of “Black Is King” spanned over a year, covering six countries on three continents. Beyoncé aimed for a diverse cast and crew, offering opportunities to new talent. The film’s music, dances, costumes, hairstyles, and sets were all designed to showcase the beauty and richness of African and diaspora cultures.