The most significant days from your childhood linger in memory with unusual luminosity, and for the young brothers Aki (Godwin Egbo) and Remi (Chibuike Marvelous Egbo), today is about to be one of ...
Two young boys spend a day with their oft absent father in Lagos amid political turbulence in “My Father’s Shadow,” an affecting debut feature from Akinola Davies Jr.
“Everything is sacrifice,” says Fola. “You just have to pray you don’t sacrifice the wrong thing.” On first blush, whatever ...
A subtle coming-of-age tale set in 90s Nigeria about an absent father, and Riz Ahmed brilliantly reimagines Shakespeare’s tortured prince. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardia ...
Akinola Davies Jr.'s feature debut frames the domino effect of political corruption into the domestic space.
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My Father’s Shadow

This is a gorgeous day-in-the-life-style coming-of-age film, sprawling ...