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Nigerians Celebrate Triumphant Wins at 2026 BAFTA Awards

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Nigerians 2026 BAFTA Awards success as Wunmi Mosaku wins Best Supporting Actress and My Father’s Shadow claims Outstanding Debut

Nigerian actress Wunmi Mosaku and the Nigerian-made film My Father’s Shadow recorded triumphant victories at the BAFTA Film Awards in London, United Kingdom, on Sunday, as the ceremony celebrated the finest achievements in global cinema.

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Wunmi Mosaku won Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Sinners, marking a powerful return to the winners’ circle nearly a decade after securing the same category in 2017 for Damilola, Our Loved Boy.

The Nigerian-born performer, widely respected for her work across British and Hollywood productions, has amassed several BAFTA nominations over the years.

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Industry observers describe her latest win as a defining moment in a career that has steadily elevated African representation on the global screen.

Also drawing significant acclaim was My Father’s Shadow, directed by Nigerian brothers Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale Davies, which claimed Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer.

The award places the filmmakers among a distinguished cohort of emerging British-based creatives recognised for exceptional first features.

My Father’s Shadow has enjoyed strong international recognition since its release.

The drama became the first Nigerian film selected for the official lineup at the Cannes Film Festival, where it premiered in the Un Certain Regard section to critical acclaim.

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Set in Lagos during the fraught 1993 election crisis, the film follows a father and his two sons navigating the city amid political uncertainty.

Critics have praised its intimate storytelling and restrained yet emotionally charged portrayal of a turbulent chapter in Nigeria’s history.

Beyond the Nigerian successes, the evening saw major wins for One Battle After Another, which secured Best Film and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson.

Jessie Buckley took Best Actress for Hamnet, while Robert Aramayo won Best Actor for I Swear.

However, the spotlight for many viewers across Nigeria and the diaspora remained firmly on the country’s representatives.

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The Nigerians 2026 BAFTA Awards breakthrough underscores the expanding footprint of Nigerian storytelling and talent within mainstream international cinema.

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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Damilola Oni Suffers Backlash at Mama Deola Movie Premiere

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Nigerian actress Damilola Oni has come under heavy fire across social media over her controversial outfit at the star-studded Mama Deola movie premiere (more…)

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