David Oyelowo set to produce ‘Biafra’ limited series on BBC

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Popular British-Nigerian actor and producer David Oyelowo is gearing up to produce a limited series about Biafra in development with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

David Oyelowo will collaborate with newly-launched Argo Films on the forthcoming series which will combine character-led personal story with themes of family, identity and belonging at its heart.

The story of ‘Biafra’ takes place in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK), and it alternates between the present day and the 1967–1970 Biafra War.

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According to David, his Nigerian heritage and desire to see African stories told at the highest level has led to Biafra being one of his most treasured projects.

“My Nigerian heritage and desire to see African stories told at the highest level has led to Biafra being one of my most treasured projects. My parents married across the tabooed tribal lines of the Biafran conflict, and it shaped my life, much as it has done to millions of Nigerians.

‘‘To be able to bring the amazing talents of director Ngozi Onwurah, who I first worked with on Shoot the Messenger, and writer, Bola Agbaje, who I’ve been seeking to work with for quite some time, makes this the definition of a passion project for me.” He said.

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