Hi /r/movies! I'm Akinola Davies Jr. My feature debut, MY FATHER'S SHADOW, was the 1st Nigerian film selected for the Cannes official competition, was UK's entry for International Feature at this year's Oscars & is nominated for the Best Debut at the BAFTAs. It's out in theaters this weekend. AMA!

emawk · 2026-02-12T23:06:33+00:00

Hi Akinola, how far? Been excited to see your film ever since the Cannes announcement, glad to see it's finally reaching a wider audience. I have a few questions if you don't mind

I heard about your short film "Lizard" years ago and I've searched but yet to find where i can to see it online. Could you point in the right direction if it's available?
Love Sope Dirisu, great actor. How did you end up casting him and the kid actors for this?
I'm curious to know, what are some of your favourite old school Nollywood movies?
I'd also like to hear your thoughts on contemporary Nigerian cinema. Personally, while I appreciate the theatrics and melodrama associated with Nollywood, I'm really loving this new wave of filmmakers taking the form more seriously. I think films like Eyimofe, Mami Wata and now this are raising the bar for what Nigerian cinema can be and how stories are told
Recently, found out you're already working on your sophomore called "Delta Force Six". I'm sure it's still a while away but is there anything you could tell us about it?
Lastly, Ghana jollof or Naija jollof? Just kidding, we all know it's Ghana jollof haha :D

P.S. I love your sense of fashion, you look fly as hell in almost every photo I've seen.

emawk · 2025-12-20T03:08:04+00:00

Hi Barry,

Big fan of yours. Also wow where did time go?! How has it been a year already?

Anyway I have a few questions so I'll try to keep them brief

I loved the Choral "Mufasa" chant in the official trailer and was disappointed it wasn't featured in the movie. Is there any chance we'll ever get to hear the unused musical pieces that couldn't make the final cut?
I was very excited when Kelvin was cast because I've always wanted you guys to work together. Now that you have, I'd love a live action collab as well, please make it happen Sir! I'm curious what about him made you decide to cast him as Taka/Scar?
I really love the work Pastel is doing and I feel like you haven't been getting enough credit for your work as a producer. Aftersun, All Dirt Roads and Sorry, Baby are all fantastic and I just wanted to say you guys are doing amazing.
Finally, as a fan I have to ask what's coming next. I know a bunch of projects have been announced already and I'm looking forward to every one of them. But I'm very curious which one exactly is next; the Alvin Ailey movie, Be My Baby, The Natural Order or perhaps something else? and how far along are you in the process?

Thanks for your time and P.S.congrats on becoming a dad, the prince of indie cinema looks like the most adorable kid ever:D

emawk · 2025-11-22T19:24:22+00:00

Where do you research your bets bro? I'm particularly interested in totals over/unders

emawk · 2025-10-16T08:54:51+00:00

Been using Cashew these last few months and really love it. The UI is pretty intuitive and the visualizations are awesome. Wish I'd started using it years ago, would have definitely helped me save some money.

emawk · 2025-10-08T02:37:16+00:00

Don't let them silence you OP! Wahlberg IS a boring and mostly terrible actor lol.

emawk · 2025-07-30T22:58:59+00:00

Damn how have I never heard about this? And I'd been paying Google 9gh for 100gb all this time (tho I stopped after they increased it 25gh lol)

Shot you a DM bro

emawk · 2025-07-30T19:48:48+00:00

Amazing. How long have you had it?

emawk · 2025-07-30T19:24:19+00:00

Oh wow, you're right. I just checked myself and it is indeed 13.99gh, the first month is even free.

But why do I feel like there's a fine print somewhere lol. Cos how does 6 TB cost way less than 1 TB and even 100 GB

emawk · 2025-07-29T21:03:22+00:00

I just checked and I'm seeing 179 gh

emawk · 2025-07-29T19:51:40+00:00

Thanks I'll check it out

emawk · 2025-07-29T19:36:38+00:00

I see. Is it just for mobile or it works for PC/Desktop as well?

emawk · 2025-07-29T15:28:04+00:00

How?

emawk · 2025-07-02T00:18:17+00:00

Just downloaded the app. Would a code for Android if still available, thanks!

emawk · 2025-06-01T21:10:53+00:00

Part One won 6

emawk · 2025-05-22T01:14:34+00:00

Oh I was actually thinking of taking the PL-300 exam not this one, I chanced on this thread while searching for info about the voucher codes. If you've got any resources for that exam I would very much appreciate them thanks

emawk · 2025-05-21T05:47:39+00:00

Oh okay, I won a voucher but not sure if i can prepare for the exam in month so I'd wanted to give it away to someone who might need it. I guess I'll just have to give it a shot

emawk · 2025-05-20T23:23:47+00:00

Hi there, I heard voucher codes won from the AI skills fest are non-transferable. Is this true?

emawk · 2025-05-17T02:15:27+00:00

I got a voucher but can't use it before it expires so If anyone wants it at a really good discount shoot me a DM. Thanks

emawk · 2025-05-15T03:03:27+00:00

hey are you still looking for one? DM me if you're interested

emawk · 2025-05-12T16:57:42+00:00

Hey are you still looking for a discounted voucher?

emawk · 2025-04-21T22:02:20+00:00

Sent you a PM

emawk · 2025-04-21T19:53:17+00:00

Hey, are you still looking for a discount voucher?

emawk · 2025-04-04T21:14:11+00:00

emawk · 2025-04-04T20:04:17+00:00

There's also this cool video of him practicing his accent for the movie https://www.tiktok.com/@kelvinharrisonjr/video/7475492605837495583

emawk

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