Our Jesus Story

2020 Nigerian religious drama film

Our Jesus Story

Directed by| Tchidi Chikere
Produced by| Ojiofor Ezeanyaeche
Starring| Frederick Leonard
Zack Orji
Sam Dede
Eucharia Anunobi
Adjetey Anang

Production
company

O.J Production

Release date

* 27 March 2020 (2020-03-27)

(Nigeria)

Running time

| 95 minutes
Country| Nigeria
Language| English

Our Jesus Story, is a 2020 Nigerian religious drama film directed by Tchidi Chikere and produced by Ojiofor Ezeanyaeche for O.J Production.[1] The film stars Frederick Leonard in the lead role as Jesus the Christ, whereas Zack Orji, Sam Dede, Eucharia Anunobi and Adjetey Anang made supportive roles.[2][3] This is the first biblical African new interpretation for the Jesus the Christ story with an all-black African cast and crew.[4][5]

The film made its premier on 27 March 2020 in Imax Cinema in Lekki, Lagos.[6][7] The film received positive reviews from critics.[8]

## Cast

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* Frederick Leonard as Jesus the Christ
* Zack Orji
* Sam Dede
* Eucharia Anunobi
* Adjetey Anang
* Ofia Mbaka
* Tchidi Chikere

## References

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1. ^ "Frederick Leonard is an afro-haired Jesus in 'Our Jesus Story' trailer". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-03-04. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
2. ^ "Our Jesus Story Movie - Flixanda". Retrieved 2021-10-04.
3. ^ "Our Jesus Story". Ozone Cinemas. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
4. ^ "'Our Jesus Story' Now in Cinemas". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-12-12. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
5. ^ "Our Jesus story, new movie from OJ Productions". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-03-07. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
6. ^ "'Our Jesus Story' hits cinemas on Mar 27 - starring Frederick Leonard". TheCable Lifestyle. 2020-03-04. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
7. ^ "'Our Jesus Story' - A Summary of the Story of Jesus From Nollywood". NollyMania. 2020-03-19. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
8. ^ "Our Jesus Story Trailer! Frederick Leonard is Jesus in NollyWood Insider". Retrieved 2021-10-04.