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Filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. Fosters Brazil-Nigeria Creative Ties

4/21/2026

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Akinola Davies Jr., British-Nigerian filmmaker, was the international guest at the Projeto Paradiso National Talent Network in Recife.
His film, My Father’s Shadows, resonated with Brazilian audiences and highlighted Black masculinity.
During his visit, Davies Jr. called for collaboration between Brazilian and Nigerian filmmakers and noted a shared cultural connection.
The event reflects growing interest in ties between Brazil and Africa within the Black creative community.

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Story summary

Akinola Davies Jr., British-Nigerian filmmaker, was the international guest at the Projeto Paradiso National Talent Network in Recife.
His film, My Father’s Shadows, resonated with Brazilian audiences and highlighted Black masculinity.
During his visit, Davies Jr. called for collaboration between Brazilian and Nigerian filmmakers and noted a shared cultural connection.
The event reflects growing interest in ties between Brazil and Africa within the Black creative community.