House of Ga'a
(2024)
★ 5.6 IMDb · 121 votes
Year: 2024
Runtime: 119 мин
Country: Nigeria
Director: Bolanle Austen-Peters
Cast: Femi Branch, Mike Afolarin, Funke Akindele, Femi Adebayo, Ibrahim Chatta, Toyin Abraham, Jide 'JBlaze' Oyegbile, Bimbo Manuel, Lateef Adedimeji, Adeniyi Johnson
Plot
At the height of the Oyo Empire, the ferocious Bashorun Ga'a became more powerful than the kings he enthroned, only to be undone by his own blood.
In the heart of the ancient Oyo Empire, Bashorun Ga'a rises to power after a triumphant victory against the army of Nupe. Celebrated as a hero, he is appointed Prime Minister by the Alaafin thereby solidifying his influence. However, beneath his successful lies ambition, betrayal and tragedy. As Bashorun consolidates authority, he faces opposition from the Oyo Mesi council and contends with familial strife. His quest for power leads to disastrous consequences, including deaths of rival kings and his own descent into treachery. Amidst political intrigue and personal vendettas, themes of loyalty and justice emerge, shaping the fates of Bashorun and those around him. As alliances shift and betrayals unfold, the House of Ga'a becomes a battleground culminating into a tragic showdown that forever changes the kingdom of Oyo.