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Key Features:
Historical drama, Political intrigue, Power struggle, Betrayal, Rise and fall, Royal family, Ambition, Tragedy, Brutality, Revenge, Greed, Violence-moderate
Tone:
serious, dramatic, restrained
Target Audience:
History buffs, Drama enthusiasts, Political thriller fans
Emotional Arc:
Intrigue → Tension → Downfall

House of Ga'a

2024-07-26
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At the height of the Oyo Empire, the ferocious Bashorun Ga'a became more powerful than the kings he enthroned, only to be undone by his own blood.

Genres
Action, History
Cast
Femi Branch, Mike Afolarin, Funke Akindele, Femi Adebayo, Ibrahim Chatta, Toyin Abraham, Jide , Bimbo Manuel, Lateef Adedimeji, Adeniyi Johnson
Crew
Bolanle Austen-Peters, Tunde Babalola
Rating
5.6(119 votes)
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