Saworoide (1999)

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.

Directing:
  • Tunde Kelani

Writing:
  • Akinwumi Isola

Stars:
Release Date: 1999-01-01
themoviedb icon 5.0/10
  • Country: NG
  • Language: English | Èdè Yorùbá
  • Runtime: 103
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