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House of Ga'a
Written byTunde Babalola
Directed byBolanle Austen-Peters
Starring
Country of originNigeria
Original languagesYoruba
English
Production
Running time120 minutes[1]
Production companyBAP Productions
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseJuly 26, 2024 (2024-07-26)

House of Ga'a is a 2024 Nigerian historical drama film directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters and written by Tunde Babalola. It features an ensemble cast including Femi Branch, Bimbo Manuel, Stan Nze, Lateef Adedimeji, Mike Afolarin, Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele.[1][2]

Plot

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Set in a historical period in the Oyo Empire of around the 18th century, House of Ga'a delves into the tumultuous ascent to power of a ruthless Prime Minister consumed by vengeance who stops at nothing to eclipse the kings he once served. With an insatiable thirst for power, he embarks on a ruthless journey to surpass the very monarchs he pledged loyalty to. The narrative explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the complex interplay of power dynamics within a royal court.[1][2]

Cast

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Source:[3][4]

Release and reception

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The movie was officially released on Netflix on 26 July 2024.[1] Enitan Abdultawab of Vanguard give it a 8/10 rating, praising the casting, cinematography and plot.[5] Stephen Onu of Premium Times praised Femi Branch's portrayal of Bashorun Ga'a. Onu noted that: "Branch's unique gestural dispositions speak more than words, as his acting, portraying the character Bashorun Ga'a, was apt and flawless—a proud tyrant who met his doom unprecedentedly."[6] Onu concluded: "This captivating tale entertains while delivering a didactic lesson about the perils of unchecked ambition. It is worthy of emulation for its excellent delivery and brilliant storytelling."[6]

In a less positive review, Chima Ugo of The Board gave it 6/10 rating concluding that, "The film's portrayal of military command structures, individual characters, and historical timelines highlights significant inaccuracies that impact its overall authenticity."[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Ugo, Chima (28 July 2024). "Movie Review: House of Ga'a, a historical error". The Board. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b Toromade, Samson (3 June 2024). "Bolanle Austen-Peters' Bashorun Ga'a film will stream on Netflix". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  3. ^ Adedayo, Adedamola (2024-06-21). "Bolanle Austen-Peters' Period Film "House of Ga'a" Comes To Netflix On July 26th". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Archived from the original on 2024-07-17. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  4. ^ "Netflix's "House of Ga'a" Gets Release Date, Debuts New Stills". Nollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2024-07-17. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  5. ^ Abdultawab, Enitan (8 August 2024). "Movie Review: Bolanle Austen-Peter's House of Ga'a models history brilliantly". Vanguard. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  6. ^ a b Onu, Stephen (28 July 2024). "MOVIE REVIEW: Bolanle Austen-Peter's epic film House of Ga'a is simply brilliant". Premium Times. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
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