Nigerian Stars Win Big At 2026 BAFTA Film Awards [FULL LIST]
Naija News • Feb 23
Nigerian talent took centre stage at the 79th British Academy Film Awards held on Sunday at the Royal Festival Hall in London, as actress Wunmi Mosaku and Nigerian-made film My Father’s Shadow emerged among the night’s winners.
Mosaku clinched the Best Supporting Actress prize for her performance in the film Sinners, reinforcing her reputation as one of the most prominent African actors working across British and international productions.
The win marks another milestone in her BAFTA journey, having previously taken the same category in 2017 for Damilola, Our Loved Boy.
Also earning recognition was My Father’s Shadow, directed by Nigerian brothers Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale Davies.
The film won Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer, highlighting the growing globa...