Eagle Wings is a 2021 Nigerian war action drama directed by Paul Apel Papel. The film follows the story of an Air Force fighter pilot, Nura Yusuf (Enyinna Nwigwe), who crashes in enemy territory during an insurgency mission. His fellow officers, including Paul Dike (Femi Jacobs) and Yisa Doko (Yakubu Mohammed), embark on a daring rescue operation to retrieve him. The mission evolves into a significant offensive against a terrorist stronghold, highlighting the sacrifices and dedication of the Nigerian Air Force in combating insurgency Wikipedia.

📺 Series Details

  • Title: Eagle Wings
  • Release Date: March 12, 2021
  • Runtime: 2 hours 7 minutes
  • Language: English, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Tiv
  • Genre: War, Action, Drama
  • Director: Paul Apel Papel
  • Producer: Paul Apel Papel
  • Writer: Paul Apel Papel
  • Studio: Papel Productions, Nigerian Air Force
  • Budget: ₦145,000,000
  • Filming Locations: Abuja, Kano, Maiduguri
  • Filming Equipment: ARRI Alexa Mini Open-Gate, Atlas Orion 2x Anamorphic Lenses
  • Cinematography: Pindem Lot
  • Music: Chuck Okudo
  • Editing: Paul Apel Papel
  • Premiere Dates:
    • Abuja: February 25, 2021
    • Lagos: March 7, 2021
    • National Release: March 12, 2021
  • Awards:
    • 2022 Nollywood Travel Film Festival: Best Movie
    • 2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards: Nominated for Achievement in Costume Design Wikipedia

🎭 Cast & Crew

  • Enyinna Nwigwe – Nura Yusuf
  • Femi Jacobs – Paul Dike
  • Yakubu Mohammed – Yisa Doko
  • Francis Duru – AVM Petinrin
  • Sadiq Daba – Mr. President
  • Keppy Ekpeyong – Chief of the Air Staff
  • Uzee Usman – Korinjo
  • Patience Ujah – Dooshima
  • Jamila Ibrahim – Amina
  • Abdul Zada – Baku
  • Funky Mallam – 2IC Zango
  • Director/Writer/Producer: Paul Apel Papel
  • Cinematographer: Pindem Lot
  • Composer: Chuck Okudo
  • Editor: Paul Apel Papel IMDb