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flag A British-Nigerian filmmaker wins BAFTA for his debut film on Nigeria’s 1993 election crisis.

flag Akinola Davies Jr. won the 2026 BAFTA for Outstanding Debut for *My Father’s Shadow*, a semi-autobiographical drama set during Nigeria’s 1993 election crisis, marking a milestone for African cinema. flag The film, shot on location in Lagos and Ibadan, was the first Nigerian entry in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard. flag Davies Jr., a British-Nigerian filmmaker, dedicated the award to his immigrant parents and praised the importance of migrant family stories. flag His brother Wale Davies, who co-wrote and starred in the film, honored their late father, reflecting on legacy and inspiration. flag The ceremony also celebrated Claire Binns with a special award for her decades-long support of diverse British cinema.

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