Mike Bamiloye, cleric and Nigeria’s foremost Christian filmmaker, has announced that “Agbara Nla: The Return,” a remake of his 1993 faith-based classic “Agbara Nla,” will premiere in cinemas on Oct. 1.
themomentng reports that Bamiloye, founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, disclosed this in an Instagram post accompanied by the film’s trailer.
The cleric described the project as a modern retelling of a movie that left a lasting impact on Nigeria’s Christian film landscape over three decades ago.
He wrote: “AGBARA NLA (1993)… Who Remember the experiences then? That was 33 Years ago. And the English Version: THE ULTIMATE POWER came up in 1994 and spread across the Eastern Nigeria starting from Edo.
“Now coming up, remade and repackaged in higher grade. Coming to CINEMA, October 1st.
“Prophetically…For the Deliverance of….MUWONLERU….!”
NAN reports that the historic hit, “Agbara Nla,” also known as “The Ultimate Power” was released in 1993, and became one of the most popular Christian films across Nigeria and beyond.
The film explored themes of spiritual warfare, portraying the battle between good and evil through depictions of witchcraft, occult practices and demonic forces.
It also emphasised the importance of faith, prayer, evangelism, and the virtues obedience and commitment in one’s marriage and ministry.
According to the producers, the remake, “Agbara Nla: The Return” revisits the iconic storyline for a new generation of viewers while preserving its central message of the supremacy of God’s power over evil.
It is directed by Damilola Bamiloye and Joshua Bamiloye, with seasoned cast, including Philip Olubakin as Olaboye, Damilola Bamiloye as Kola, and Aanu Kolade-Abiodun as Bose, with Mike Bamiloye’s return to play his famous role as Isawuru.
The production is a collaboration of Mount Zion Film Productions, Sozo Films, and Circuits.
