In 1940s Oyo Empire, the king's chief horseman, Elesin Oba, is torn between his duty to die and fulfill his lifelong debt, and his overwhelming desire for beauty and pleasure. His decision sets off a chain of disastrous events, testing ancient beliefs and customs in a rapidly changing world.

Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman
In this dramatic tale, a loyal horse makes the ultimate sacrifice to accompany its dying king to the afterlife, only to find their fate altered by a series of unexpected events, culminating in a devastating conclusion.