Sango

Sàngó: The Legendary African King

Nigeria

1997

160 Min

Color

Yoruba

Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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CAST Wale Adebayo, Bunmi Sanya, Wale Ogunyemi, Jimi Sholanke, Joe Layode, Jide Ogungbade, Antar Laniyan, Rachael Oniga, Kayode Odumosu, Kola Oyewo, Bukky Ogunnote, Gbenga Richards, Laide Adewale, Ayo Akinwale, Ola Tehinse, Albert Aka-eze, Toyin Oshinaike, Peter Fatomilola, Doyin Hassan, Mufu Hamzat, Remi Abiola, Florence Richards, Jumoke Oke-eze

Synopsis

15th Century Africa comes alive in this African epic movie, “SANGO, THE LEGENDARY AFRIKAN KING (pronounced Shango).” A re-enactment of the life and times of a famous Yoruba King who ruled the old Oyo Empire, long before the arrival of the European slave traders to West Africa. African civilization pre-dating colonialism is highlighted in this 114 minutes feature film, depicting the life of the legendary Sango before he became king, his ascension to the throne, coronation, reign, love with the equally legendary Oya and of course the historic face-off between Sango and his famous war generals. The film attempts to provide an answer to how Sango became an Orisha (deity or god), still honoured by people in the South Western part of Nigeria, as well as in Brazil, Caribbean, U.S.A. and the African diaspora. —africine.org

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Sammy Oshin

13Nov11

This is a powerhouse cast.I have worked with some of the members in Lagos,National Theatre and NTA .Jide Ogungbade/Segun bankole. Wale Ogunyemi in Prof.Wole Soyinka's THE ROAD in Chicago..Jimi, I know very well.This is Kunle Oshin who left to pursue more acting/production Career in America,wishing you all Great things.I wish I could join you all again.