Saworoide

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1999

Original language

Yoruba

Spoken languages

English, Yoruba

Countries

Nigeria

Production

Mainframe Film and Television Productions

Cast

Lere Paimo,Kunle Bamtefa,Ayantunji Amoo,Khabirat Kafidipe,Akinwumi Isola,Kola Oyewo,Kunle Afolayan,Peter Fatomilola,Jab Adu,Kayode Olaiyaand 2 more

Director

Tunde Kelani

Writer

Akinwumi Isola

Producer

Yemi Shodimu,Tunde Kelani

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0489553