It is a monumental night for the culture! British-Nigerian filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. has just officially nabbed the BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the 2026 ceremony in London for his debut film, “My Father’s Shadow.” This victory is the cherry on top of a historic run for the film, which already broke the internet last year as the first-ever Nigerian film to land a spot in the Cannes Film Festival’s Official Selection (Un Certain Regard). The “Naija takeover” didn’t stop there, though. Akinola joins fellow British-Nigerian star Wunmi Mosaku, who also had a massive night, winning Best Supporting Actress for her powerhouse performance as Annie in the supernatural thriller, “Sinners.” This marks a special milestone for Wunmi, as it is her second ...