Saworoide

Release Date: 1999-01-01

Overview: 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.

Rating: 5 / 10

Cast

Kola Oyewo

as

Bukky Wright

as

Kunle Bamtefa

as

Ayantunji Amoo

as

Kayode Olaiya

as