Sàngó: The Legendary African King (1997)
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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Wale AdebayoSangoBunmi SanyaOyaWale OgunyemiJimi SholankeJoe LayodeJide OgungbadeJide OgungbadeAntar LaniyanRachael OnigaKayode OdumosuKola OyewoMovie DNA
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What is Sàngó: The Legendary African King about?
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.
How long is Sàngó: The Legendary African King?
Sàngó: The Legendary African King has a runtime of 109 minutes.