Tag: Akinola Davies Jr

African Stars Shine at the Gotham Awards 2025

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The 35th annual Gotham Awards took place on December 1, 2025, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. As one of the earliest events in awards season, the Gothams often shape the conversation leading up to the Oscars. This year, African talent took center stage. Several actors and filmmakers from the continent won major honors, […]

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My Father’s Shadow: Nigeria’s Historic Cannes Drama on Family and Forgiveness

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My Father’s Shadow is a 2025 Nigerian drama directed by Akinola Davies Jr., marking history as the first Nigerian film ever selected for the Cannes Film Festival. Premiering in the Un Certain Regard section on May 18, 2025, the film earned a Special Mention for the Caméra d’Or. At its heart, it tells a moving […]

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