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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Stars: Kola Oyewo, Bukky Wright, Kunle Bamtefa, Ayantunji Amoo, Kayode Olaiya, Lere Paimo
Crew: Tunde Kelani (Director), Orlando Julius (Music), Tunde Kelani (Producer), Yemi Shodimu (Producer), Akinwumi Isola (Screenplay), Sunday Ogunyemi (Line Producer)
Country: Nigeria
Language: English, Èdè Yorùbá
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Runtime: 103 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 1999
IMDb: 6
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