Elesin Oba: The King’s Horseman (2022) is a Nigerian drama based on Wole Soyinka’s famous play. The story follows the tragic events surrounding the ritual suicide of the king’s horseman, Elesin, who must die to accompany the recently deceased king to the afterlife. The film explores themes of duty, sacrifice, colonialism, and cultural clash, as Elesin’s actions have profound consequences for his community and the British colonial officers involved.
