An African dictator (Wole Soyinka) needs to convince the former king (Rashidi Onikoyi) to legitimize his reign by offering him the ceremonial yam at the upcoming harvest festival.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Wole SoyinkaPresident Kongi | President Kongi |
| RRasidi OnikoyiKing Oba Danlola | King Oba Danlola |
| BBanjo SolaruSarumi | Sarumi |
| FFemi JohnsonOrganising Secretary | Organising Secretary |
 Nina Baden-SemperSegi | Segi |
 Orlando MartinsDr. Gbenga | Dr. Gbenga |
| DDapo AdelugbaDaodu | Daodu |
| WWale OgunyemiDende | Dende |
 Ossie DavisNarrator | Narrator |