Adesua Etomi, Majid Michel, Wale Ojo, set to thrill in Emem Isong's movie this December

Set in the lush, green fertile land of Akwa Ibom state, Ayamma is a sweeping epic that transports us into a magical world.

Royal Arts Academy in conjunction with Bank of Industry presents ‘Ayamma’ – a magical story of love, treachery, lust and revenge all entwined in the beauty of music & dance.

Ayamma is a never-seen-before musical, reminiscent of a Disney movie but laced with the distinct, authentic African flavour.

Set in a fictitious village somewhere in Ibibio land in beautiful Akwa Ibom state, ‘Ayamma’ is the story of Ihuoma, (played Adesua Etomi) the poor but beautiful village maiden with the voice of an angel. Her voice coming out of the forest, so haunts Prince Daraima, (Wale Ojo) the handsome heir to the throne that he does all he can to reach her so as to claim her hand in marriage.

His efforts are however, constantly thwarted by the envious Princess Ama (Theresa Edem) a princess from a neighbouring village, betrothed to Prince Daraima and who will stop at nothing to secure her rightful place as his bride. All this is played out under the watchful gaze of his younger brother Ekong (Majid Michel) who harbours his own dark secret. Set in the lush, green fertile land of Akwa Ibom state, Ayamma is a sweeping epic that transports us into a magical world of music, dance and drama.

The movie stars some of the biggest names in Nollywood such as Wale Ojo, Majid Michel, Adesua Etomi, Theresa Edem, Ime Bishop Umoh, Moses Armstrong, Ekere Ekanga among others. Produced by the award winning producer, Emem Isong who constantly continues to set trends and push the barriers in areas of creativity in film making, Ayamma promises to be a creative feast for all to watch and enjoy.

The movie was directed by ace director, Chris Eneaji, Assistant Director was Ansa Kpokpogiri, Associate Producer was Misodi Akama, story/screenplay was by Vivian Chiji, Director of Photography was Dawid Pietkiewicz, and lighting was by Christian Epps and music was by super talented, George Nathaniel & Evaezi.

A private VIP viewing of the movie will hold on December 13 at Intercontinental Hotel while the film premieres on December 23.