Nigerian Talent Wins Big at 2026 BAFTAs

Nigerian talent took center stage at the 79th British Academy Film Awards in London. Actress Wunmi Mosaku won Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Sinners', marking another milestone in her BAFTA journey after winning the same category in 2017 for 'Damilola, Our Loved Boy'. The film 'My Father's Shadow', directed by Nigerian brothers Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale Davies, won Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer. This highlights growing global visibility of Nigerian storytelling, with the drama set in Lagos during the 1993 election crisis following a father and his two sons through political tension. The film has already gained international acclaim, becoming the first Nigerian production selected for the official lineup at the Cannes Film Festival.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/02/23/nigerian-stars-win-big-at-2026-bafta-film-awards/