My Father's Shadow (2025)
My Father's Shadow is a 2025 drama movie directed by Akinola Davies Jr., with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo and Godwin Egbo.
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.
Where to watch My Father's Shadow
Stream: MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel
Cast
- Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù as Folarin
- Chibuike Marvellous Egbo as Olaremi
- Godwin Egbo as Akinola
- Akereli David as Young Remi
- Owa Orire Jeremiah as Young Akin
- Efon Wini as Bola
- Olarotimi Fakunle as Corridor
- Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa as Emeka
- Tosin Adeyemi as Aunty Seyi
- Martha Ehinome Orhiere as Ngozi
- Ayo Lijadu as Baba
- Patrick Diabuah as Felix