Sàngó: The Legendary African King

Sàngó: The Legendary African King

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1997

Runtime

1h 49m

Genres

History

Original Title

Sàngó: The Legendary African King

Director

Obafemi Bandele Lasode

Description

Bringing 15th-century Africa--before the arrival of colonizers--to rich, colorful life, chronicling the exploits of legendary Yoruba king Sango, ruler of the Oyo empire: his ascension to the throne, his battles with the Olowu and his own war generals, his dangerous experimentations with potent charms, and his ultimate deification.