Agogo Èèwò (2002)

Agogo Eewo is the story of Jogbo. A new king was poised to improve the economy of Jogbo. Advisers hinted to the king about a cultural pact binding on the chiefs, but the chiefs stop at nothing to derail the oath-taking process.

Date of release
2002-12-31
TMDB
9.0 / 10 (2)
Director
Tunde Kelani

Interesting facts

Agogo Eewo is a 2002 Yoruba-language film and sequel to the 1999 film Saworoide. It was written by Akunwunmi Isola, and produced and directed by Tunde Kelani. It stars Dejumo Lewis, Deola Faleye, Lere Paimo and Larinde Akinleye.

Production and release

It was listed as one of the 10 best-selling Yoruba movies. It was classified as Not to Be Broadcast (NTBB) by the Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) citing the demonstration of occult practices, violence and seduction.

It was reviewed at the African Film Festival in New York in April 2004.

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