winning Nigerian director explore role wey im grandpapa play for Biafran War
Grammy-winning director Meji Alabi is exploring his family's history in the Nigerian Civil War through a new documentary titled 'Surviving Biafra'. The project, produced by BBC Africa Eye, features previously unseen footage and examines the conflict from the perspective of his grandfather, a former federal army commando.
Why it matters
The documentary provides a personal and historical lens on a traumatic period in Nigerian history, helping to bridge generational gaps in understanding the nation's past.
15:26 Wetin we call dis Video, Article Information Author, Tamasin Ford Role, BBC Africa Eye Published 1 June 2026, 07:01 WAT Read am in 7 mins Meji Alabi don direct some of di biggest selling music artists on di planet: Beyoncé, Burna Boy, Davido and Stormzy. But notin prepare di Grammy Award-winning director for im new documentary on Nigeria civil war.
The article provides a balanced overview of a documentary project, focusing on the filmmaker's personal journey and historical context.
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