Akinola Davies
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Akinola Davies is a Nigerian filmmaker known for his debut feature film 'My Father's Shadow', which explores the historical backdrop of Nigeria's 1993 coup. The film has garnered attention for being the first Nigerian film to compete at the Cannes Film Festival, symbolizing a significant moment in the evolution of Nollywood.
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Akinola Davies is a British-Nigerian artist who melds talent from Britain and Nigeria in his work.
African countries are squandering film and tourism gains – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·
South Africa· 2025-09-05
South Africa· 2025-09-05
Akinola Davies directed the film My Father’s Shadow, which is set during the pivotal 1993 coup in Nigeria.
Nollywood finally makes it into Cannes film foldTaipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·
Taiwan· 2025-05-18
Taiwan· 2025-05-18
