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BY Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson, 1:00pm November 11, 2018,

Top 10 classic African films you need to watch

by Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson, 1:00pm November 11, 2018,

Top 10 classic African films you need to watch

Yeelen- 1987

Yeelen is an adventurous African movie written and directed by Malian director Souleymane Cissé. The movie is a classic watched by several Africans despite being filmed in the Bambara and Fula languages.

Also referred to as Brightness, the award-winning movie, follows the life of Nianankoro and his father a black magician who tries to kill his own son after the revelation that his son will be the cause of his death.

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: November 11, 2018

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