Movie Review: Agbara Nla

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Agbara Nla: The Return, the latest faith-based Nigerian movie from Mount Zion Faith Ministries, has attracted attention for its presentation of spiritual conflict, impressive visuals and strong performances.

 The film, directed by Damilola Mike-Bamiloye and Joshua Bamiloye, serves as a remake of the popular 1990s production.

The story centres on the village of Muwonleru, where residents find themselves under the influence of the herbalist Isawuru, played by Mike Bamiloye. 

Two believers, Olaboye and Olatomi, leave their normal lives behind and venture into the community in an attempt to confront the spiritual forces affecting the people.

The production features a large cast, including Philip Olubakin, Damilola Mike-Bamiloye, Aanu Kolade-Abiodun, Yemi Adepoju, Gloria Bamiloye and several other actors.

One of the film’s noticeable strengths is its costume design. Isawuru’s appearance effectively reflects his character, while the outfits used for the Aro Meta and forest witches give the supernatural characters distinctive identities. 

The elaborate costume used for Ayamatanga, portrayed as a witch connected to a marine kingdom, also adds to the film’s visual presentation.

The production design and lighting similarly contribute to the atmosphere. In particular, the scenes involving the forest witches and Aro Meta create a darker environment that supports the supernatural elements of the story.

The film also makes considerable use of special effects. The palace fire sequence, the hospital prayer scene and moments showing Isawuru travelling between the earthly realm and the underworld stand out as examples of the production’s technical efforts.

Performance is another major feature of the movie. Mike Bamiloye’s portrayal of Isawuru provides several memorable moments, while the actor playing Engineer also leaves an impression despite having limited screen time.

However, the review raises concerns about some of the film’s religious representations. It questions the depiction of a Christian character becoming demonically possessed and challenges the movie’s presentation of speaking in tongues. 

The reviewer also objects to the portrayal of a believer hearing strange voices, arguing that these elements do not align with their interpretation of biblical teachings.

Despite these criticisms, the reviewer acknowledges the entertainment value and technical qualities of Agbara Nla: The Return, ultimately describing it as a worthwhile viewing experience and awarding the movie a rating of 8/10.

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