Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war
Meji Alabi, a Grammy-winning director, explores his grandfather's involvement in the Biafran war through a new documentary. The film, produced by BBC Africa Eye, reveals the traumatic history of Nigeria's civil war and includes firsthand accounts from survivors. Alabi's project highlights the often overlooked suffering experienced during the conflict, which resulted in significant loss of life and remains relevant today.
- ▪Meji Alabi has directed music videos for major artists including Beyoncé and Burna Boy.
- ▪The documentary 'Surviving Biafra' features previously unseen footage from the Nigerian Civil War.
- ▪The Biafran war, which lasted from 1967 to 1970, is one of the bloodiest conflicts in African history, with an estimated death toll of up to three million.
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Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war59 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTamasin FordBBC Africa EyeMeji AlabiMeji Alabi, famous for his edgy videos, wanted to explore more of Nigeria's traumatic past beyond his grandfather's war storiesMeji 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.Warning: This article contains details some readers may find disturbing.Surviving Biafra: Voices from the Nigerian Civil War, produced by BBC Africa Eye, includes previously unseen footage taken on the front line of the devastating war that lasted from 1967 until 1970 when ethnic…
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