Filmmaker Bolanle Austen-Peters has replied critics of her movie House of Ga’a, arguing that it is a feature film, not a documentary.
The 55-year-old made the argument in an X post on Sunday.
House of Ga’a began streaming on Netflix on Friday, July 26 to relatively positive reviews.
Critics have however panned it for what they described as historical inaccuracy, misrepresentation of Yoruba culture and use of Roman-style war costumes among others.
Dismissing the criticism, Mrs Austen-Peters said “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.”
She reminded reviewers that the film has risen to number on Netflix in Nigeria and number seven globally.
Written by Tunde Babalola, House of Ga’a stars 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.
Others include Femi Adebayo, Jide Oyegbile, Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan, Gabriel Afolayan, Ali Nuhu, Peju Ogunmola, Muyiwa Ademola, Toyin Oshinaike and Bridget Nkem.
A theatre and film producer, Bolanle Austen-Peters is also the director of The Bling Lagosians, Collision Course, Man of God and Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.
