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Koseegbe (1995)

Koseegbe poster
Directed by
Tunde Kelani
Genre
drama film
Country
Nigeria
Runtime
1h 42m

How it feels

A Yoruba drama set in Nigeria where a strong-willed woman faces challenges in her community. The story follows her struggles with family and tradition, testing her ability to remain steadfast.

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What happens

Kòseégbé (English: Immovable) is a 1995 Yoruba drama film directed by Tunde Kelani based on a stage play of the same name by Akinwunmi Isola. The cast consisted of actors from the Obafemi Awolowo University theatre. It was released through Mainframe Films and Television Productions. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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