Bolanle Austen-Peters responds to critics of House of Ga’a

Filmmaker Bolanle Austen-Peters has responded to critiques of her film House of Ga’a, stating that it is a feature film rather than a documentary.

The 55-year-old argued in an X post on Sunday.House of Ga’a began streaming on Netflix on Friday, July 26, to generally positive reviews.

Critics have slammed it, citing historical inaccuracies, misrepresentation of Yoruba culture, and the usage of Roman-style war garb, among others.

Mrs Austen-Peters dismissed the criticism, saying, “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 critics that the film is currently ranked number one on Netflix in Nigeria and number seven globally.

Tunde Babalola wrote House of Ga’a, which 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 are Femi Adebayo, Jide Oyegbile, Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan, Gabriel Afolayan, Ali Nuhu, Peju Ogunmola, Muyiwa Ademola, Toyin Oshinaike, and Bridget Nkem.

Bolanle Austen-Peters, a theater and film producer, also directs The Bling Lagosians, Collision Course, Man of God, and Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.