Bigger Than Africa
Synopsis
When the slave ships docked in North America, Brazil, and the Caribbean, hundreds of cultures, traditions, and religions landed with the Africans on board, one transcended slavery beyond imagination and remains alive till this day in the New World: the Yoruba culture.
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Bigger Than Africa
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye
- Screenplay & Story
- Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye
- Original Title
- Bigger Than Africa
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Motherland Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye
Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye
Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye
Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye
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Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye
Director
Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye
Writer
Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye
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What is Bigger Than Africa about?
When the slave ships docked in North America, Brazil, and the Caribbean, hundreds of cultures, traditions, and religions landed with the Africans on board, one transcended slavery beyond imagination and remains alive till this day in the New World: the Yoruba culture.
Who directed Bigger Than Africa?
Bigger Than Africa was directed by Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye.
Who stars in Bigger Than Africa?
The principal cast of Bigger Than Africa includes Wole Soyinka.
When was Bigger Than Africa released and how long is it?
Bigger Than Africa was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.