Saworoide

Saworoide — Plot

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.

• Release date
• January 1, 1999
• Runtime
• 103 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Tunde Kelani

Saworoide — Cast

K

Kola Oyewo Bukky Wright

K

Kunle Bamtefa

A

Ayantunji Amoo Kayode Olaiya

L

Lere Paimo Kunle Afolayan

P

Peter Fatomilola