Death and the King's Horseman
2023/02/09 • Released
The Greater the Honour, the Deeper the Shame
Overview
In British-occupied Nigeria, a Yoruba king, the Alafin, has died, and it is the duty of his horseman, Elesin, to accompany him into the afterlife. While lustily enjoying the pleasures of this world, Elesin proudly anticipates his transition to the next – but the sacred ritual is interrupted, resulting in unforeseen tragedy. Inspired by a real-life incident, this masterpiece from Nobel Prize winner Soyinka celebrates a community striving to uphold its culture in the face of colonial power.
Director : Tawiah M'Carthy
Casts
Anthony Santiago
Elesin
Amaka Umeh
Praise-Singer
Graham Abbey
Simon Pilkings
Kwaku Adu-Poku
Olunde
Akosua Amo-Adem
Iyaloja
Maev Beaty
Jane Pilkings
Josue Laboucane
The Prince
Bola Aiyeola
Adedoja
Déjah Dixon-Green
Apinke
Matthew Kabwe
Constable
Kevin Kruchkywich
The Resident
Tyrone Savage
Aide-de-camp
Norman Yeung
Constable
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