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By Goli Innocent
British-Nigerian filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. and his brother Wale Davies have won the Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer prize at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards.
The brothers clinched the honour for their film My Father’s Shadow at the 79th edition of the ceremony held on February 22 at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
My Father’s Shadow, written and directed by Akinola Davies Jr. and co-written and produced by Wale Davies, explores the story of a father and his two sons navigating life in Lagos during Nigeria’s tense 1993 election crisis, blending family drama with political history.
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Before its BAFTA success, the film had already made history after being selected for the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first Nigerian production to earn that distinction.
In his acceptance remarks, Akinola Davies Jr. dedicated the award to people whose stories are often overlooked, including immigrant families and those affected by conflict and displacement.
The win marks a significant milestone for Nigerian storytelling on the global stage, reinforcing the country’s growing presence in international cinema.
