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Oba

  • 2023
  • 11m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Oba (2023)
DramaShort

In an Afrofuturist future, a notable Nigerian village's king has passed away. An innocent youngster from South London is chosen by the Kingmakers to ascend him.In an Afrofuturist future, a notable Nigerian village's king has passed away. An innocent youngster from South London is chosen by the Kingmakers to ascend him.In an Afrofuturist future, a notable Nigerian village's king has passed away. An innocent youngster from South London is chosen by the Kingmakers to ascend him.

  • Director
    • Femi Oladigbolu
  • Writer
    • Femi Oladigbolu
  • Stars
    • Funke Adeleke
    • Samuel Adewunmi
    • Richard Olátúndé Baker
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    19
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    • Director
      • Femi Oladigbolu
    • Writer
      • Femi Oladigbolu
    • Stars
      • Funke Adeleke
      • Samuel Adewunmi
      • Richard Olátúndé Baker
    • 2User reviews
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Funke Adeleke
    Samuel Adewunmi
    Samuel Adewunmi
    Richard Olátúndé Baker
    • Drummer
    Winston Gayle
    • The Samu
    Lateef Lovejoy
    • The Alpine
    Damien Mundee
    • Boy on Bike
    Philips Nortey
    Philips Nortey
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    • Director
      • Femi Oladigbolu
    • Writer
      • Femi Oladigbolu
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    Wakanda Forever !

    Despite the lack of interest in the story, the image, sound, and atmosphere were all very interesting and beautiful. To be honest, the name of the movie piqued my interest. Because in my home country, there is a network of markets known as "OBA." I smiled when I saw the title of the film. I watched it, and it was a very mystical and interesting film. Even though it was brief, I enjoyed it. The sound and effects in the film were also very good. The sound of a talking drum (dondo) is both interesting and strange. I enjoy the sound of this instrument. I believe it sounds like a human voice. The costumes were also very nice. It reminded me of the Wakanda scenes from the film "Black Panther." But it's more mystical in this movie.
    Kirpianuscus

    old flavors

    A simple story, almost a sketch, about death of a king, the ritual for discover the new ruler, the strange, at first sight, option for a young man very far, in many senses, by the comunity who expects him, the advices of aunt of man, the coronation.

    Admirable film for sound, image and remind, in fair - inspired manner, of familiar things from old legends and fairy tales, for the mix of traditions and futuristic elements, for wise crafted tension and for the try to transform the viewer in part of story.

    Not demonstration but interesting portraits .

    And the return to a past, not only African, in wich tradition rules at whole.

    In short, beautiful film. In just profound sense.

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      • June 15, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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