- “House of Ga’a,” one of the most talked-about African films right now, is igniting a firestorm of intense reactions from fans.
- A slew of critics, deeply versed in the legendary tales of Bashorun Ga’a, are blasting the film’s storyline, calling it a blatant misrepresentation of historical facts.
- In the face of this heated backlash, Bolanle Austen-Peters took to social media with fervor, determined to silence the naysayers and defend the movie’s creative direction and authenticity.
Renowned Nigerian filmmaker Bolanle Austen-Peters has fired back at critics of her latest blockbuster, “House of Ga’a,” asserting that it’s a feature film, not a documentary.
In a bold social media post on Sunday, the 55-year-old filmmaker staunchly defended her creative choices despite the backlash.
“House of Ga’a,” which hit Netflix screens on Friday, July 26, has garnered positive reviews, yet faced heavy criticism for alleged historical inaccuracies, misrepresentations of Yoruba culture, and unconventional Roman-style war costumes, among other grievances.
Dismissing the uproar, Austen-Peters pointed out that the film has soared to the top spot on Netflix in Nigeria and seventh globally, highlighting its undeniable popularity and widespread appeal.
She wrote;
“I love that Ga’a is creating conversations about our history & culture. House of Ga’a is a feature film inspired by true events that took place in Oyo Ile. It is not a documentary. There is room for a documentary for history buffs. For movie lovers, keep enjoying the magic of House of GA’A on Netflix.”
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Written by the acclaimed Tunde Babalola, “House of Ga’a” boasts a star-studded cast including Femi Branch, Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, Ibrahim Chatta, Mike Afolarin, Bimbo Manuel, Dele Odule, Adeniyi Johnson, Lateef Adedmeji, Juliana Olayode, Tosin Adeyemi, Yemi Blaq, and Stan Nze.
Also featuring Femi Adebayo, Jide Oyegbile, Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan, Gabriel Afolayan, Ali Nuhu, Peju Ogunmola, Muyiwa Ademola, Toyin Oshinaike, and Bridget Nkem, the film underscores Austen-Peters’ prowess as a trailblazing theater and film producer.
Her impressive repertoire includes hits like “The Bling Lagosians,” “Collision Course,” “Man of God,” and “Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.