Nigerians on social media have taken to their handles to shower praises on the cast of newly released Netflix movie “Elesin Oba: The King’s Horseman”, over their outstanding performance in the Yoruba epic story.
A screen adaptation of Wole Soyinka’s Death and the King’s Horseman, Elesin Oba was directed by the late Biyi Bandele, who died in August.
The movie is based on a true-life story of a King’s horseman (played by Odunlade Adekola), who, according to tradition, has to lay down his life to ensure the safe passage of the deceased King into the afterlife.
However, Elesin Oba’s sexual escapades becomes his downfall as he is unable to perform his traditional duties, spelling doom for the people of the land.
The movie which premiered first in Nigerian cinemas on October 28, boasts of a star-studded cast including, Joke Silva, Jide Kosoko, Odunlade Adekola, Shaffy Bello, Deyemi Okanlawon, and popular singer, Brymo.
Reacting after the movie’s Netflix premiere on Friday, Nigerians took to Twitter to hail the actors for bringing the story to life with their outstanding performances.
@mercy_milola: “Shout out to Shaffy Bello and Odunlade. Elesin Oba is that ancient historical, non -fictional movie you’d greatly enjoy!”
@Fayemi_D: “I have never been a fan of Odunlade acting. I do see him as an ‘overdo’ actor. But in this Elesin Oba, Odunlade killed the role. Shaffy Bello is not below expectation. Both actors for me are 10/10 in this movie.”
@Ridiwanullahi: “Shaffy Bello really outdid herself as Iyaloja in #eleshinoba . Odunlade Adekola was amazing too. A very good movie. You should see it!”
@iamvjadams: “Shaffy Bello x Odunlade ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️” “Elesin Oba brought back the feeling you get from stage play. The last time I felt like this while watching a ‘play’ was in performing arts pit OOU. I love that I relived it on an advanced cinematic platform. Shaffy Bello’s line and Brymo’s sounded like I was reading it from the book,”
