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Drama · Family · 2h 13m · 2026

The Almajiri

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In the ancient city of Kano, a gifted almajiri defies poverty and dogma in pursuit of education, risking everything to become a tech engineer. Raised on scripture and survival, Rabiu's extraordinary mind cannot stay hidden. When a teacher sees his genius and fights for his future, he must choose between the only world he knows and the one he was born to build.

Directed by Ibrahim Jammal Starring Abdullahi Ibrahim Ramadan, Muhammad Abdullahi Ashraf, Abubakar Saleem Mohammed, Ijapari Ben-Hirki, Jamila Ibrahim
DramaFamily
First releaseAug 1, 2026
Length2h 13m
LanguageEN

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When does The Almajiri come out?

The Almajiri was released on August 1, 2026.

Who directed The Almajiri?

The Almajiri was directed by Ibrahim Jammal.

How long is The Almajiri?

The Almajiri has a runtime of 2h 13m.

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