IYORE: Frank Rajah’s movie about his native land

Iyore, literally meaning, “The Return: A Life After Life” is based on the history and culture of the people of Benin, Nigeria, where Frank Rajah comes from.

It is a mythical tale set around the ancient Benin Kingdom and tells a story about life after life.

The epic feature is a mixture of historical facts and fiction. It explores a tragic love story centred on the rich culture of pre-colonial Benin through to the present day of Benin whilst exploring the supernatural ideas of reincarnation.

Shot in Nigeria, it stars popular names as Rita Dominic, Joseph Benjamin, Okawa Shaznay, Paul Obazele, Yemi Blaq and Bukky Wright among others who played various roles in the movie.

Frank Raja has said it is the best film he has produced and directed so far.

“The story of ‘Iyore’ was born out of the keen interest in telling an African tale with a rich cultural background and as a son of the soil of the great Benin Kingdom I sure will leave no stone unturned.

A thorough research was made on the tradition and customs of my people; I worked through days and nights in creating the storyline of ‘Iyore’.

It wasn’t an easy task but being my very first movie to be filmed on the ground and soil of my birth, I had to put in an extra effort to make sure this movie is rated best out of my best and multiple award-winning movies”, Frank stated.

The movie will be premiering simultaneously in major cinemas on the African continent very soon.