My Father's Shadow

Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city's magnitude and their father's daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home.

• Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù Folarin
• Chibuike Marvellous Egbo Olaremi
• Godwin Egbo Akinola
• A Akereli David Young Remi
• O Owa Orire Jeremiah Young Akin

• Official Trailer
• The magic of memory in MY FATHER'S SHADOW.
• Akinola Davies Jr. dreams of 90s Nigeria | MUBI Podcast
• "Family is the most important thing."
• In Conversation With the Director & Cast
• A standout, BAFTA-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr.
• Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale Davies Win the Outstanding Debut BAFTA | EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026
• An award-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr.
• “Feel whatever you want to feel.” Director Akinola Davies Jr. introduces MY FATHER'S SHADOW.
• Dive into Akinola Davies Jr.’s MY FATHER’S SHADOW, a family together for one day.
• My Father's Shadow director Akinola Davies Jr. on the importance of family
• A father, his sons, one unforgettable day together.
• Akinola Davies Jr.’s BAFTA-nominated debut MY FATHER’S SHADOW, opens this Friday in cinemas.
• Official Clip
• Akinola Davies Jr. on Why He Shot MY FATHER’S SHADOW on Film
• The Davies and Egbo brothers play My Brother Knows Best
• Why Should Nigerian Watch My Father's Shadow in Cinemas?
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• In Cinemas 19th September
• Official Clip