Blood Sisters Film Director, Biyi Bandele, Is Dead | READ DAUGHTER’S TRIBUTE

The co-director of popular Nigerian movie series, “Blood Sisters”, Biyi Bandele, have been confirmed dead.

Announcing Bandele’s death on his Facebook page, his daughter, Temi Bandele on Monday, wrote;

As Biyi’s daughter, I am heartbroken to share the sudden and unexpected death on Sunday 7th of August in Lagos of my father Biyi Bandele.

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.

Temi Bandele

Biyi’s Facebook account is now being run by family and close friends.

Biyi Bandele, was a novelist, playwright, and also the director of Half of a Yellow Sun.