My Father's Shadow

My Father's Shadow (2025)

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.

Date of release
2025-09-19
TMDB
7.2 / 10 (55)
Runtime
1h 33m
Genres
Drama
Director
Akinola Davies Jr.

Casting

  • 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
  • Ayo Lijadu — Baba
  • Patrick Diabuah — Felix

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