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A few months ago, I watched House of Ga’a, so I was a little hesitant to watch Lisabi, The Uprising.
Thankfully, I did, and it was a fantastic watch! In Yoruba historical dramas, Ibrahim Chatta has frequently appeared and performed admirably in his parts. I thought the movie had a lot of potential the moment I saw him in the opening scene.
I really enjoyed many aspects of the film, starting with the opening scene. The color grading, sound track, and sound effects were all excellent.
One of the integral part of the film is the portrayal of the Alaafin of Oyo. As I have said before, only we, with all of his strength and might, can properly tell our stories. The power the Alaafin of Oyo possessed back then reminds me once more. Toba lase!
The Alaafin of Oyo are represented by the Ilari Oyos, tribute collectors who gather tributaries and isakole. They served as his delegates in the nearby villages that fell under his jurisdiction. My understanding of history is being challenged by this film.
In terms of effects, Nollywood has made significant strides, I must admit. Even though they still need to improve, it is evident that they have made an effort.
The costume crew deserves special recognition for their meticulous assembly of parts that embodied tradition and the appropriate time period. The four deities’ costume representation were the most exquisite in the film. Their look was a true reflection of the power they exuded.
For his flawless acting, Lateef Adedimeji deserves all the praise for his role as Lisabi. In the Yoruba film industry, he is undoubtedly a powerful force.
The movie’s plot development was one of my favorite parts, in my opinion. The complex storyline informed viewers about the movie’s concept and allowed for the development of the entire message.
However, in contrast to the opening scene, which enthralled us with the beauty of Yoruba culture, it seemed like the last scene was hurried.
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The theme of sexual objectification and molestation in Lisabi The Uprising
Lisabi The Uprising was no doubt a great movie but no movie is perfect. It’ll be hypocritical for me to write a review without talking about the sexual objectification and molestation of women in the movie. As you all know, anything gender inequality is my forte.
According to Sangodeyi, his best act of revenge against Sokenu was raping his bride, Abeni, on their wedding day. Prioritizing virginity is one thing; having to forfeit an invaluable innocence to rape is quite another.
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Sangodeyi uses rape as a means to show his power. In contrast, he believes that he can harm Sokenu through his wife, Abeni, if he is unable to do so directly.
They find that raping women is a recreational activity that helps them release the residual anger they have, even at the Ilari Oyos outpost in Egba land. One tactic used by strong leaders to demonstrate their abilities to women was to rob them of their virtue. How unfortunate is that there are women who have witnessed the greatest gift of pleasure, sex as a cause of suffering?
Subtly, Sokenu and Lisabi discussed Abeni in a sexually suggestive way. Although it was amusing for a while, that is not really the case. A sexual relationship between two people can be deemed sacred as long as it remains between them.
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Talking to others about one’s sexual behavior with a partner seems immature to me. Guy, you’re breaking the sacredness. Don’t contaminate the sacred communion.This often affects women as victims.
A woman loses her innocence as the man goes all out to brag about what he did to her on the bed the previous night. He even boasts to his friends about what he’s going to do with her. This naturally creates an image in his friends’ minds of what their sex lives are like.
I will say it again: this violates the sanctity of the greatest pleasure humanity has ever received: sex.
Undoubtedly, the most romantic scene in the film is the one where Osofiponmile and Orosola engage in sexual innuendo. Speaking about your intentions or discussing your partner’s sexuality with euphemisms is appropriate in this context when it stays within.
The film, after all, was merely portraying historical events, and it was crucial that it retained a feeling of realism. However, we cannot ignore the reality that, during the period of the film, women were objectified and exploited as sexual objects.
Since I have not seen anything like it yet, Lisabi The Uprising can surpass my Yoruba cultural movie of the year award. The soundtracks significantly contributed to the resonance of Yoruba culture in my ears. The film was a pleasure to watch becauseause of its excellent color grading. This year, the producers created a work of art that will live on in my memory forever!
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