Oya: Something Happened On the Way to West Africa!

Oya: Something Happened On the Way to West Africa!

Queer Gender-Non-Conforming Nigerian media artist Seyi Adebanjo tells a tale not often heard about gender and indigenous Yorùbá spirituality. The film follows Seyi's journey to Nigeria, a journey to connect with Òrìṣà tradition, or African God/dess tradition, and the powerful legacy of the filmmaker's great grandmother, Chief Moloran Ìyá Ọlọ́ya.

Release Date

January 1, 2015

Status

Released

Original Title

Oya: Something Happened On the Way to West Africa!

Runtime

30min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English, Yoruba

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