Movies: Lere Paimo

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 ...

Madam Dearest is a Yoruba movie about Bukky who’s husband is jailed for life. Due to family pressure, she moved on with her life and had a son for a Ghananian who is one of her husband`s employees. Her husband, Biodun, was later exonerated and releas...

Adetutu faces many responsibilities. She must juggle her role as Arugba (the virgin) in the annual community festival with her studies at the university. She must also care for an ailing and grieving friend. Other plot points include Adejare, a deman...