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.

Kola Oyewo

Bukky Wright

Kunle Bamtefa

Ayantunji Amoo

Kayode Olaiya

Lere Paimo

Kunle Afolayan

Peter Fatomilola

Adebayo Faleti

Jab Adu

Khabirat Kafidipe

Akinwumi Isola

• Tunde KelaniDirector · Producer
• Akinwumi IsolaScreenplay
• Yemi ShodimuProducer

Release date

January 1, 1999

Status

Released

Original language

Yoruba

Runtime

1h 43m

Genres

Drama