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Saworoide (1999)

Directed by Tunde Kelani

Drama · 1h 43m

When a usurper, Lapita, seizes the throne of Jogbo the scene is set for a film about the power struggles and corruption of a mythical African state tied up to the rituals of kingship – principally the beating of the Saworoide (or brass bell) drum. A homespun political parable emerges drawing interest by converting the typically unstable African political stereotypes into a fable complete with songs and a Greek Chorus that reflect upon the plot.

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Cast

K
Kola Oyewo Bukky Wright
K
Kunle Bamtefa
A
Ayantunji Amoo Kayode Olaiya
L
Lere Paimo Kunle Afolayan
P
Peter Fatomilola
A
Adebayo Faleti
J
Jab Adu
K
Khabirat Kafidipe
A
Akinwumi Isola

Crew

Director
Tunde Kelani
Screenplay
Akinwumi Isola
Producer
Tunde Kelani, Yemi Shodimu

Details

Release date
1999-01-01
Runtime
1h 43m
Genres
Drama
Original language
YO
Spoken languages
English, Yoruba
Countries
Nigeria
Production
Mainframe Film and Television Productions