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    ‘Blood Sisters’ Director Biyi Bandele Dies At 54

    Feyisayo HelenBy Feyisayo HelenAugust 9, 2022Updated:August 9, 2022No Comments2 Mins Read
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    LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Biyi Bandele, a prolific Nigerian filmmaker and director has died at the age of 54.

    He is the co-director of Netflix debut Nigerian original series ‘Blood Sisters’.

    His shocking demise comes barely weeks to the historical Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) premiere of Netflix and EbonyLife’s ‘Elesin Oba’ which he directed and adapted for the screen.

    Bandele’s demise was confirmed by his daughter, Temi Bandele in a social media post.

    The prolific filmmaker died in Lagos, on Sunday, 7 August, 2022, according to a statement released by his daughter.

    “I am heartbroken to share the sudden and unexpected death on Sunday 7th of August in Lagos of my father, Biyi Bandele,” Temi Bandele wrote on Facebook.

    “Biyi was a prodigiously talented writer and film-maker, as well as a loyal friend and beloved father. He was a storyteller to his bones, with an unblinking perspective, singular voice and wisdom which spoke boldly through all of his art, in poetry, novels, plays and on screen. He told stories which made a profound impact and inspired many all over the world. His legacy will live on through his work.

    “He was taken from us much too soon. He had already said so much so beautifully, and had so much more to say.

    “We ask everyone to please respect the privacy of his family and friends as we grieve his loss.”

    Bandele was renowned for directing the 2013 film adaptation of Chimamanda classic novel ‘Half Of A Yellow Sun’ starring Thandiwe Newton and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

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    Feyisayo Helen

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