Saworoide

7.0(2)19991h 43m1

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
English

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Tunde Kelani

Produced in

Nigeria

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Still from Saworoide

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Release dates

  • NigeriaNG

    • Theatrical1 Jan 1999

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Saworoide was released on 1 January 1999.

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