Christian filmmaker and founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, Mike Bamiloye, has announced that the highly anticipated remake of his 1993 classic 'Agbara Nla' will hit cinemas nationwide on October 1. The new film, titled 'Agbara Nla: The Return', promises to bring the same spiritual intensity to a modern audience.
Bamiloye Shares Release Date and Trailer
Bamiloye made the announcement via his social media pages, sharing a trailer for the upcoming film. In his post, he reflected on the original production, writing, “AGBARA NLA (1993)… Who Remember the experiences then? That was 33 Years ago. And the English Version: THE ULTIMATE POWER came up in 1994 and spread across the Eastern Nigeria starting from Edo.” He added, “Now coming up, remade and repackaged in higher grade. Coming to CINEMA, October 1st. Prophetically…For the Deliverance of….MUWONLERU….”
Background of the Original Film
The original 'Agbara Nla' was released in 1993 and became a cultural phenomenon, particularly known for its scary depiction of spiritual warfare. A subtitled English version, 'The Ultimate Power', followed in 1994. One of the most talked-about aspects of the original film was the word 'Ayamatanga', which many viewers believed was uttered by a character. However, in 2022, Bamiloye's son and actor Joshua (Jay Mike) clarified that the word was actually 'I Am At Anger', dispelling a long-held misconception.
Netizens React to the Remake
The announcement has sparked a wave of reactions on social media. Some netizens expressed excitement, while others recalled the fear the original film instilled in them as children. User PlaProv2 commented, “This will be the first Nigerian movie I will look forward to its premiere... big up to the bamiloyes.” DwayneFranky said, “Man this movie messed up with my childhood, it was very scary.” Ibukunoluwhar added, “After all the torment una cause for person childhood una don come again but guess wat we do stand gidigba, can't wait to watch this.” Mistarich_tee remarked, “Agbara Nla keh??? Chai, what it did to a lot of kids then. Anyway, we are waiting patiently.”
Previous Updates on the Remake
In 2025, Nigerian politician and businessman Akin Alabi shared that he had visited the movie location where the remake was being shot in Oyo State. Alabi’s update generated significant buzz online, as the original film holds a special place in the hearts of many Nigerians.
Mike Bamiloye is known for his work in Christian filmmaking, and 'Agbara Nla: The Return' is expected to continue his legacy of using cinema for spiritual messages. The film will debut in cinemas on October 1, a date that holds prophetic significance for the filmmaker.
