Project Detail

Oba

Synopsis

In a reimagined future a King of a Nigerian village passes. The kingmakers consult with traditional Gods - Ayo, an unsuspecting young man from Southeast London, has been selected as the new Oba. Ayo is plunged into a surreal journey of reconnection and discovery as he ascends to the throne.

Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
11 min 17 sec
Director
Femi Oladigbolu
Producer
Ray Okudzeto
Executive Producer
Scott O’Donnell, Stephen Ledger-Lomas, Helen Rhodes
Editor
Hasani Franke
Screenwriter
Femi Oladigbolu
Director of Photography
Stefan Yap
Production Designer
Jakob Gierse
Sound
Jack Hallett
Composer
Ife Oladigbolu, Alex Adetiba, Dominique Chambers
Principal cast
Samuel Adewunmi, Funke Adeleke, Philips Nortey, Richard Olátúndé Bake, Sam Geker Kawle

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