Sàngó: The Legendary African King
1997, English. Directed by Obafemi Bandele Lasode.
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.
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- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1997
- Country
- Nigeria
- Written by
- Wale Ogunyemi
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Sàngó: The Legendary African King runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
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Who directed Sàngó: The Legendary African King?
Sàngó: The Legendary African King (1997) was directed by Obafemi Bandele Lasode and stars Wale Adebayo, Bunmi Sanya, Wale Ogunyemi.