Ibinabo Fiberesima to star as Mary Slessor in new film

The former AGN president will star in the new biopic directed by Moses Eskor.

Nigerian veteran actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima is set to make her much awaited return to the screens after some time away from the lights, camera and action.

The former Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) president recently shared BTS images from her latest project which will see her embody the role of Mary Slessor, the Scottish Presbyterian missionary who stopped the killing of twin children and fought for the rights of women.

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"I feel so blessed playing Mary Slessor in the Film Passion of Mary Slessor. Mary Slessor with her lovely twins💕A MUST Watch Film… coming soon," the actress wrote on Instagram.

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Titled 'Passion of Mary Slessor', the Moses Eskor directed film will see Fiberesima star alongside Zack Orji, King Bassey, Segun Arinze, Moses Armstrong among others. Principal photography is ongoing in Akwa Ibom's capital city, Uyo.

Check out more behind the scene photos:

Ibinabo Fiberesima as Mary Slessor in 'Passion of Mary Slessor' film [Instagram/ibinabo.fiberesima]

Ibinabo Fiberesima as Mary Slessor in 'Passion of Mary Slessor' film [Instagram/ibinabo.fiberesima]

Ibinabo Fiberesima as Mary Slessor in 'Passion of Mary Slessor' film [Instagram/ibinabo.fiberesima]