Saworoide
Saworoide
1999, Yoruba. Directed by Tunde Kelani.
When a usurper, Lapita, seizes the throne of Jogbo the scene is set for a film about the power struggles and corruption of a mythical African state tied up to the rituals of kingship – principally the beating of the Saworoide (or brass bell) drum. A homespun political parable emerges drawing interest by converting the typically unstable African political stereotypes into a fable complete with songs and a Greek Chorus that reflect upon the plot.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Yoruba
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Saworoide
Saworoide isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1999.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1999
- Country
- Nigeria
- Written by
- Akinwumi Isola
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Saworoide
Salomé
2013 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Skin
2009 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Nest
2020 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hardball
2001 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Farming
2018 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Kindness of Strangers
2019 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Last Bus
2021 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Brotherly Love
2015 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
What Maisie Knew
2013 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
El Chicano
2019 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Saworoide: quick answers
Is Saworoide worth watching?
Saworoide doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Saworoide?
Saworoide runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Saworoide have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Saworoide. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Saworoide parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Saworoide yet.
Which OTT platform is Saworoide on?
Saworoide isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1999. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Saworoide?
If you liked Saworoide, try Salomé, Skin, The Nest.
Who directed Saworoide?
Saworoide (1999) was directed by Tunde Kelani and stars Kola Oyewo, Bukky Wright, Kunle Bamtefa.