Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman (2022)

Name: Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman
Genre: Drama
Released: 2022
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Odunlade Adekola, Shaffy Bello, Olawale-Brymo Olofooro, Deyemi Okanlawon, Omowunmi Dada

1h 36m Nigeria

Drama

Plot

Set against the backdrop of the 1940s Oyo Empire, Elesin Oba, the king's chief horseman, faces a pivotal moment. On the night of his destined ritual suicide to accompany the deceased Alaafin into the afterlife, he is seduced by beauty and desire, ultimately abandoning his sacred duty. This choice triggers a cascade of devastating repercussions, weaving a narrative rich in emotion, humor, and unexpected twists. The film challenges traditional beliefs and customs, juxtaposing them with the encroaching influences of a modern Western world, ultimately questioning the balance between duty and desire.

Cast

Odunlade Adekola Shaffy Bello Olawale-Brymo Olofooro Deyemi Okanlawon Omowunmi Dada Jide Kosoko Mark Elderkin Jenny Stead Langley Kirkwood Fares Boulos 2 Milly Star Kevin Ushi Drikus Volschenk Taiwo Ajai-Lycett Joke Silva