Movie Review: A deeply affecting day with dad, amid Nigerian unrest, in ‘My Father’s Shadow’

By LINDSEY BAHR Two young boys spend a day with their oft absent father in Lagos amid political turbulence in “My Father’s ...

In ‘My Father’s Shadow,’ family memory and Nigerian history are resurrected

The British Nigerian director Akinola Davies Jr. and his brother Wale were both toddlers when their father died. As adults, they could hardly remember him.

A Family’s Memories and a Nation’s Struggles in ‘My Father’s Shadow’

The film follows two Nigerian boys, Remi and Akin — played by real-life brothers Chibuike Marvellous Egbo and Godwin Chiemerie Egbo — who spend a day running errands with their somewhat distant father ...
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Wedding Party, Yemi My lover and other Nollywood's iconic love movies for Valentines Day

Explore Nollywood's romantic films this Valentine's Day. From classics to modern hits, discover love stories that capture the beauty and challenges of romance.
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My father's shadow review: Tender portrait of patriarchal love amidst Nigerian political turmoil

Akinola Davies Jr.'s feature debut frames the domino effect of political corruption into the domestic space.