Oya: Rise of the Suporisha
Synopsis
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 teeters on chaos. This world needs change. This world needs Oya: Orisha of the hurricane, goddess of the wind. Step into her world, as Oya goes on a mission to stop a lunatic, intent on killing an innocent. If change is to come. Evil must be defeated. The Orisha must rise.
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OYA: RISE OF THE SUPORISHA | trailer | ttff/18
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-14
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nosa Igbinedion
- Screenplay & Story
- Nosa Igbinedion
- Original Score
- Kenny Seymour
- Original Title
- Oya: Rise of the Suporisha
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Nigeria
- Spoken Languages
- English, Yoruba
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Igodo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nosa Igbinedion
Nosa Igbinedion
Kenny Seymour
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Nosa Igbinedion
Director
Nosa Igbinedion
Writer
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What is Oya: Rise of the Suporisha about?
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 teeters on chaos. This world needs change. This world needs Oya: Orisha of the hurricane, goddess of the wind. Step into her world, as Oya goes on a mission to stop a lunatic, intent on killing an innocent. If change is to come. Evil must be defeated. The Orisha must rise.
Who directed Oya: Rise of the Suporisha?
Oya: Rise of the Suporisha was directed by Nosa Igbinedion.
Who stars in Oya: Rise of the Suporisha?
The principal cast of Oya: Rise of the Suporisha includes Ethosheia Hylton, Jayde Stedford, Quincy Okpokpor, Luiana Bonfim, Orwi Imanuel Ameh.
When was Oya: Rise of the Suporisha released and how long is it?
Oya: Rise of the Suporisha was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Oya: Rise of the Suporisha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Oya: Rise of the Suporisha was composed by Kenny Seymour.