Vuga
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| Vuga The First African Hero | |
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| Directed by | Simi Opeodu |
| Screenplay by | Emeka Obiakonwa |
| Story by | Raphael Nelson |
| Produced by | Uzodinma Okpechi |
| Starring | Regina Askia Segun Arinze Gentle Jack Ramsey Nouah Chiwetalu Agu |
| Cinematography | Ngozi Nkebakwu |
| Edited by | Simi Opeodu |
| Music by | House of Macro OGD Pictures |
Production company | Macro Productions |
| Distributed by | Infinity Film Incorporation |
Release date |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Vuga is a 2000 Nigerian adventure film directed by Simi Opeodu. It tells the story of a strong man who uses his strength and ability to save his village from terror. In August 2018, the main character in the film, "Vuga", was listed as one of the ten best Nigerian film characters of the 90s and 2000s.
Cast
- Gentle Jack as Vuga
- Regina Askia
- Segun Arinze
- Ramsey Nouah
- Tony Aleg
- Lanre Balogan
- Chiwetalu Agu
- Larry Koldsweat
- John Okafor (uncredited)
Production
John Okafor, who also worked as the production manager for the film, cast Jim Iyke in the film for about 11 scenes in an uncredited role.
References
- ↑ "Do you remember the movie 'Vuga'?". Pulse Nigeria. January 12, 2016. Archived from the original on November 11, 2018. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga (9 August 2018). "10 memorable Nollywood movie characters of the 90s & 2000s". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2018-11-11. Retrieved 2018-11-10.
- ↑ Ezeh, Benprince (28 November 2024). "30 Evergreen Nollywood English Movies". City People Magazine. Retrieved 24 October 2026.
- ↑ Augoye, Jayne (24 March 2018). "How I quit boxing after being badly 'pummeled' — Mr Ibu". Premium Times. Retrieved 24 October 2026.
Other films like Mr Ibu, Vuga and Uncle Wayward also shot me to prominence
- ↑ "John Okafor". ModernGhana. 3 December 2006. Retrieved 24 October 2026.
After returning from Jos and we were preparing for the shooting of Vuga, Jim Iyke walked up to me and showed interest and commitment in becoming a seasoned actor. I put him through and he acted in about eleven scenes in Vuga and he proved himself
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