Nigeria's Cannes First: "My Father's Shadow" Makes History

Nigeria Makes History at Cannes: 'My Father's Shadow' Breaks Barriers. Nigeria's film industry is celebrating a major milestone. "My Father's Shadow," a film exploring complex family dynamics and masculinity, has become the first Nigerian film to be officially selected for the Cannes Film Festival. Director Akinola Davies Jr. expressed his hope that this achievement will open doors for more African filmmakers. "I feel like African stories are out there," Davies Jr. said in an interview, "and there's a curiosity from the African side to work globally." The Guardian lauded the film with a four-star review, describing it as a "subtle and intelligent coming-of-age tale." This success is a testament to the growing talent and recognition of Nollywood on the global stage.