THE GRIOT
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Drama, Romance
Lakunle is the finest storyteller in his village but too timid to claim what his gift deserves. When his best friend Somi realises Lakunle's stories are his ticket to power and the heart of the singer they both love, he takes them without hesitation. What begins as creative theft becomes a full betrayal: title, woman, and reputation. By the time Lakunle finds his voice, Somi has a knife.
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