The story of Sade, a beautiful 24 year old African-American woman on a spiritual quest, searching for her lost father, professor Ajayi Esan, who was compelled to leave her and her American mother 22 years earlier in New York, Back to Africa is a full length feature film of epic proportions shot wholly in Africa by continental Africans and African-Americans.

Sade’s spiritual quest leads her to Nigeria- the most populous Black nation in the World - and takes her from the bustling Lagos metropolis, plunging her deep into the Nigerian hinterland- Oshogbo, Ekiti, Idanre and Ife- the cradle of Yoruba culture and tradition, where Sade finds herself, her Roots and her culture.

Back to Africa delves deep into never before revealed exposes on African understandings, Spirituality and Culture. We witness an interethnic Yoruba and Igbo wedding lush with cultural splendour, a spectacular kingship festival, breathtaking landscape with rolling mountains jutting-up like ramparts and more importantly, the spiritual transformation of the main protagonist as she blossoms into the very essence of the African personality.

Back to Africa was Written, Directed and Produced by Tony Abulu, a veteran propagator of African culture worldwide. He is the Publisher/Editor of the world acclaimed Black ivory magazines and has produced films and world tours of cultural troupes such as The National Troupe of Nigeria and has organized numerous seminars on business opportunities in Africa and the Diaspora.

Back to Africa stars the talented African-American actress Ella Asaad who was joined by prolific African-American filmmaker Ferman lee who served as Director of Photography. Mr. Lee, a 25-year veteran of filmmaking industry had previously served a 35mm cinematographer for FESTAC ’77- The Historic, Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture held in Lagos, Nigeria in 1977. He also worked on another Nigerian feature film “Eye of Life.”

The captivating Back to Africa Music was scored by Nigerian born Berkelee College of Music graduate Wole Alade, regarded as one of the best African contemporary composers. Supporting music was provided by late legendary Afro-beat king Fela Anikulopo Kuti, “Juju superstar” Sir Sina Peters and “Igbo Rhythms Maestro” Sir, Stephen Osita Osadebe.

Back to Africa features a cast of over 350 actors and extras including some of Africa’s most respected actors, such as: Wole Amele, Jab Adu, Toun Oni and Jimmy Johnson.

World of caution: Back to Africa captivates with raw enthusiasm. Prepare to be swept deep into Africa as never before, sharpen your reflexes of perception, your skills of language study and your appreciation of rich rhythm. Prepare for a totally unique world view, prepare for the sights and sounds of AFRICA.

Yoruba Proverb
“OMI L’ENIA”
Human beings are like water, we flow everywhere and in the cycle of events we certainly run into one another again.

|Nigeria|1998|84 mins|drama|English|Tony Abulu, dir.|

“A Spiritual Search for Family and Ancestral Heritage. An Excellent Film, highly educational, I recommend it whole-heartedly.” –Professor Earl Davis- Former Dean, Africana Studies, N.Y.U.