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'Eyimofe': The Nigerian film will make it's UK premier at the BFI London Film Festival

Rising filmmaking duo and twin brothers, Arie and Chuko Esiri are making waves with their first feature from Nigeria. 'Eyimofe', which means ‘This is My Desire’ in Yoruba has been shortlisted for a prestigious prize at the IndieLisboa International Film Festival. The film will also premier at the BFI London Film Festival in October. The story, set in Lagos, explores themes around migration. Chuko and Arie have been telling the Âé¶¹Éç's Bola Mosuro about their inspiration.

(Photo: Scene from Eyimofe. Credit: Arie and Chuko Esiri )

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6 minutes