Beyoncé's Grammy-winning director explores his grandfather's role in Biafran war
Grammy-winning director Meji Alabi explores his family's history and the Nigerian Civil War in a new documentary titled 'Surviving Biafra'. The project features previously unseen footage and personal accounts from both sides of the conflict.
Why it matters
The documentary provides a human-centric look at a traumatic historical event, helping to bridge gaps in understanding Nigeria's complex past.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Tamasin Ford BBC Africa Eye Meji Alabi Meji Alabi, famous for his edgy videos, wanted to explore more of Nigeria s traumatic past beyond his grandfather s war stories Meji Alabi has directed some of the biggest selling music artists on the planet: Beyoncé, Burna Boy, Davido and Stormzy. But nothing prepared the Grammy Award-winning director for his new documentary on Nigeria s civil war.
The article focuses on the artistic and historical exploration of a documentary filmmaker without taking a political stance on the war.
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