This week on Lagos Meets London, 🇳🇬🇬🇧we sit down with award-winning British-Nigerian filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr., fresh off his BAFTA win for the powerful Nigerian film “ My Father’s Shadow “Born in London and raised between London and Lagos, Akin shares how growing up between two worlds shaped his identity, his creativity, and the stories he chooses to tell. In this episode, he reflects on family, heritage, and the unique perspective of being both a Londoner and a Lagosian experiences that continue to influence his work as a storyteller.

Together with his brother Wole, Akinola has dedicated himself to bringing authentic Nigerian stories to the screen.

He also speaks about his parents’ journey as economic migrants and how their sacrifices and values inspired his creative path.

We dive deep into My Father’s Shadow, the BAFTA-winning film that serves as a moving ode to the Nigerian father often absent, often misunderstood, yet constantly working behind the scenes to provide for his family.

The film explores themes of sacrifice, love, and generational understanding within the Nigerian experience.

My Father’s Shadow is currently showing in cinemas around the world make sure you take the time to go and watch it.

Click on LINK to find a screening close to you https://mubi.com/en/myfathersshadow?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=

This is a powerful conversation about identity, diaspora storytelling, and preserving Nigerian narratives for the global stage.

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00:00 - Intro

03:32 - Winning the BAFTAS

08:16 - Nigerian Men UPBRINGING

14:29 - Historical events JUNE ‘93

20:30 - FELA wasn’t cool BACK THEN

23:31 - History Of Nollywood

25:20 - 1993 historical events in Nigeria & Uk

27:20 - The truth behind Independent Movies

36:30 - Fulham & Nigerian Football History

38:25 - My Father’s Shadow the misunderstood Nigerian Dad

47:12 - Why cast a BRITISH-BORN actor

56:00 - Struggles Of Becoming An Actor

01:01:08 - Navigating Fatherhood

01:04:40 - Hardest part about being a Director

01:07:30 - Experience of shooting in Lagos Nigeria

1:17:03 - Question from viewers

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Welcome to another episode of Lagos Meets London 🇳🇬🇬🇧 …

This week we have a Valentine’s Day Special for you where the boys discuss :

Their loved ones and rank them

Grand gestures on Valentine’s Day

Do Nigerian parents celebrate Valentine’s Day Losing your GIRLFRIEND TO BUKAYO SAKA 💔 and many more

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This week on Lagos Meets London , the boys discuss ​⁠ ‘s recent visit to Nigeria and other African countries, Davido losing the GRAMMYS to ​⁠ and much time they’re willing to spend in Jail if money is involved !

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Timestamp

00:00 - INTRO

03:55 - One Nigerian snack has to go Plantain , PuffPuff or Suya ?

09:07 - Will you go to jail for £1 MILLION POUNDS = ?

16:55 - Streamers visiting Nigeria

18:20 - ISHOW Speed’s visit to NIGERIA

26:20 - DAVIDO loses GRAMMY to Tula

34:04 - Afrobeats and THE GRAMMYs

35:30 - ASAKE & WIZKID’s joint album

41:06 - 2026 so far

43:59 - Nigerian playing for Manchester United

44:40 - Diaspora sounds

46:20 - Watch more of Lagos Meets London

51:23 - The restaurants in Central London

52:40 - The importance of celebrating your birthdays

53:55 - Is learning Yoruba important for 2nd gen immigrants

56:55 - Please SUBSCRIBE see you next week

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