Charles Okafor plays late Benson Idahosa in ‘ Idahosa Trails’

Almost two decades after the exit of Archbishop Benson Idahosa, a movie about his faith life and ministry had been shot and was screened last weekend in Benin City. Nollywood actor, Charles Okafor played the role of Late Archbishop Benson Idahosa in the movie.

Titled, ‘Idahosa’s Trails’, the movie cast includes an American actor, David Schifter, Kunle Idowu popularly known as Frank Donga,  Osas Ajibade, veteran actress turned preacher, Liz Benson Ameye, Patrick Doyle, Charles Okafor and  Akapo Akanni to name a few.

Idahosa Trails is based on the experience of an American Journalist (Thomas Book – David Schifter) who seeks to interview a reputable preacher (Idahosa) based on his perception of the latter’s role in the miraculous recovery of a popular chief in Benin City, whose recovery happened spontaneously after six years in a coma.

Led on by the Chief’s testimony, Thomas Book sets out to find the man whose name ‘Ida eh’ Osa’ was mentioned during his interview with the Chief. He is introduced to a young pastor (Pastor Osas – Kunle Idowu) who obliges to be of assistance in getting Thomas Book, to encounter the man called Idahosa.

Thomas Book sets out on an adventure to get a remarkable story but ends up having an encounter that would change his life forever

The premiere held last weekend was  memorable for the wife of the clergy, Margaret Idahosa.

Directed by award-winning film-maker and cinematographer, Stanlee Ohikhuare, who also got credits as Original story and screenplay. The movie is one of the attempts to chronicle a part of the lives of sages in Nigeria Christendom.

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