Saworoide

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.

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

103 min

Cast:

Kola Oyewo, Bukky Wright, Kunle Bamtefa

Quality:

HD

Director:

Tunde Kelani

Release:

1999

Country:

Nigeria

Rating:

7.0