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Oba (2023)
In a reimagined future, the King of a Nigerian village passes. The Kingmakers consult with traditional Gods and Ayo, an unsuspecting young man from Southeast London is selected as the new Oba. Ayo is plunged into a surreal journey of reconnection and discovery as he ascends to the throne.
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In a reimagined future, the King of a Nigerian village passes. The Kingmakers consult with traditional Gods and Ayo, an unsuspecting young man from Southeast London is selected as the new Oba. Ayo is plunged into a surreal journey of reconnection and discovery as he ascends to the throne.
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