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2026 Nigerian movie

MKO

Nigeria2026108 minEnglishCinema

Ose Oyamendan's documentary examines Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, the annulled 12 June 1993 presidential election, the pro-democracy struggle that followed and Abiola's legacy.

Featuring: Moshood Abiola · Ibrahim Babangida · Abdulsalami Abubakar

DocumentaryHistoryPoliticsNigerian cinema
Sources checked 2026-10-05.
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Quick facts about MKO

MKO is a 2026 Nigerian movie starring Moshood Abiola, Ibrahim Babangida, Abdulsalami Abubakar. Official viewing link: Cinema; check access and regional availability before subscribing.

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Country / year
Nigeria · 2026
Where to watch
Cinema
Featured cast
Moshood Abiola, Ibrahim Babangida, Abdulsalami Abubakar
Availability checked
2026-10-05
At a glance
CountryNigeria
Release year2026
FormatFeature film
LanguagesEnglish
GenresDocumentary, History, Politics, Nigerian cinema
Official platformsCinema
Availability / sources checked2026-10-05
Cast & crew

MKO cast and crew

Director

Ose Oyamendan

Documented cast

Moshood AbiolaIbrahim BabangidaAbdulsalami Abubakar
Verified film guide

Characters, credits and story of MKO

Additional production credits

DirectorOse Oyamendan

Story and main conflict

Ose Oyamendan's MKO documentary examines Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola and the politics surrounding Nigeria's 12 June 1993 presidential election. It situates the annulled vote in the pro-democracy struggle that followed and asks how Abiola's experience is remembered.

The film is a documentary rather than a fictional political thriller. Its subjects are historical public figures, and the information on this page distinguishes people discussed in the film from an acting cast playing invented roles.

Cast, release and verified viewing

The director is Ose Oyamendan. Public release coverage describes the documentary's October 2026 cinema presentation and its attention to Nigeria's democratic transition, making contemporary viewing information distinct from historical background sources.

Readers researching June 12 should not treat a movie synopsis as sufficient for historical claims. Reputable election records and multiple histories remain necessary for understanding disputed events, while the film can be evaluated as an interpretation of that period.

Is MKO (2026) a documentary?

Yes. It examines MKO Abiola, the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election and its political aftermath.

Who directed the MKO documentary?

Ose Oyamendan is the credited director.

See the source links below for independently checkable credits, premiere and distribution details.

Official availability

Where to watch MKO

CinemaCheck the current cinema release report

The documentary opened in Nigerian cinemas on 2 October 2026. Confirm local showtimes before travelling.

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