My Father's Shadow 2025

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

• Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù Folarin
• Chibuike Marvellous Egbo Olaremi
• Godwin Egbo Akinola
• Akereli David Young Remi
• Owa Orire Jeremiah Young Akin
• Efon Wini Bola
• Olarotimi Fakunle Corridor
• Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa Emeka
• Tosin Adeyemi Aunty Seyi
• Martha Ehinome Orhiere Ngozi

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