Movies: African mythology

In "Mpobe & The Mysterious World (Uganda’s first 3D adventure film)," a skilled hunter named Mpobe embarks on an extraordinary journey after he follows his dog, Ddungu, into a mystical portal hidden in a dark cave. Transported to a mysterious und...

In 1995, during the Angolan civil war, Nayola sets out in search of her missing husband....

Based on South African Tokolosh myths & legends. The Tokolosh is believed to be a dwarf like creature that has been killing people since 1838. Set in modern day South Africa a young architect tries to find out more about his wife's mysterious death a...

An examination of how Africa's mythological stories have served as the basis for the world religions that came after, especially in Western civilization....

Many twentieth century European artists, such as Paul Gauguin or Pablo Picasso, were influenced by art brought to Europe from African and Asian colonies. How to frame these Modernist works today when the idea of the primitive in art is problematic?...

Inspired by the ancient African deities known as Orixa and the traditions of Yoruba people as well as Candomble, Santeria and Umbanda among others. Disconnected from the natural essence of Orixa. Fuelled by hate, war and destruction. This world teete...

At the heart of this thrilling adventure story is the charismatic Black Caesar, hailing from the Oyo Kingdom (now Nigeria) and gradually bestowed with devastating (and bedeviling) powers from the deities known as Orishas. He and his closest comrades ...

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