Elesin Oba (The King’s Horseman)

(2022)
Movie
Oct 28, 2022
Historical, Drama
96 mins
Set in the Oyo Empire, between sunset and sunrise, the King’s horseman, Elesin Oba, must commit ritual suicide to follow his deceased king into the afterlife. His best intentions are derailed by his sexual desires, which leads to catastrophic consequences and ends in a deadly clash with the British rulers of the day. The horseman is unable to fulfil his ultimate commitment to the king, leaving his spirit to roam the earth, spelling doom for the land and its people.
Language(s): Yoruba
Directed by:   Biyi Bandele
Written by:   Biyi Bandele

Elesin Oba (The King’s Horseman)

(2022)
Movie
Oct 28, 2022
Historical, Drama
96 mins
Set in the Oyo Empire, between sunset and sunrise, the King’s horseman, Elesin Oba, must commit ritual suicide to follow his deceased king into the afterlife. His best intentions are derailed by his sexual desires, which leads to catastrophic consequences and ends in a deadly clash with the British rulers of the day. The horseman is unable to fulfil his ultimate commitment to the king, leaving his spirit to roam the earth, spelling doom for the land and its people.
Language(s): Yoruba
Produced by:   Heidi Uys, Quinty Pillay, Adeola Osunkojo, Judith Audu, James Amuta, Mo Abudu
Directed by:   Biyi Bandele
Written by:   Biyi Bandele

Elesin Oba (The King’s Horseman)

Movie
2022
Historical, Drama
96 mins
Set in the Oyo Empire, between sunset and sunrise, the King’s horseman, Elesin Oba, must commit ritual suicide to follow his deceased king into the afterlife. His best intentions are derailed by his sexual desires, which leads to catastrophic consequences and ends in a deadly clash with the British rulers of the day. The horseman is unable to fulfil his ultimate commitment to the king, leaving his spirit to roam the earth, spelling doom for the land and its people.
Language(s): Yoruba
Produced by:   Heidi Uys, Quinty Pillay, Adeola Osunkojo, Judith Audu, James Amuta, Mo Abudu
Directed by:   Biyi Bandele
Written by:   Biyi Bandele

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6.3 out of 10 stars (based on 25 reviews)

Story Telling + Art

November 9, 2022

Telling the story of a Yoruba known Abobaku (Eleshin Oba) and the disrespect of the Whites to our culture was adequately delivered.

They made the delivery of the message of colonization so mature that it did not take over the whole story.

It is not a movie for the small minded individual but someone with love for African arts and history.Show more

Kudos to them.

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Temitope Dada

Elesin Oba

November 9, 2022

Great casting, lovely acting, the directing was superb.

I love Shaffy Bello’s acting. Regardless, there are still loop holes, cos the story clear and hin no too clear.

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Omodolapo

Great cultural depiction with questionable plot connections

November 9, 2022

Excellent cinematography and cultural depictions. They had a great depth at the expression of the culture and it’s importance to the people. The stance against colonialism and cultural clash was stoic. However, Elesin oba was inadequate the execution and plot of the storyline. It was too unclear why Elesin would take all the blame. Was he magically meant to kill himself, or he’s just as human and could kill himself anytime? Was it his fault that he got arrested etc? I don’t know if they were limited by Wole Soyinka’s original play. I love the story given it was a true part of our history.Show more

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Elesin Oba (The King’s Horseman): Details

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₦4,971,800

Gross Box Office

Distributor: FilmOne Entertainment, Netflix
Opening: ₦3,536,900
Release Date: October 28, 2022
Runtime: 96 minutes
Genres: Historical, Drama
In Release: 1 weeks
Widest Release: 13 cinemas
Language: Yoruba
Country of Origin: Nigeria
Production: Netflix, Ebony Life Films
Produced by: Heidi Uys, Quinty Pillay, Adeola Osunkojo, Judith Audu, James Amuta, Mo Abudu

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Date Week Weekly Gross
Oct 28, 2022 1 ₦4971800

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