Mofe Philip Atie

Screenwriter || Music Lover || Believer

[IBK @Ogbeni_Ibk]

I applied for the think Big Scholarship via this tweet and I'm excited to share that I was awarded😍

Proud to have commenced my next academic journey as a Think Big Scholar at the University of Bristol 🤗

Thank you @Oludeewon for the tweet back then.

[Mofe Philip Atie @Mophilos16]

@Ogbeni_Ibk @UnilorinNGR Congrats Champ ✨

[Mofe Philip Atie @Mophilos16]

You ended up giving us more reasons why it’s a great film.

[Global Boy✨(SOTA) @The_BoluTife]

My review of My Father’s Shadow (A long read)

Firstly, the production design, sound design, cinematography, and overall recreation of 1990s Lagos were impressive. The atmosphere felt authentic, and the performances, especially from the two boys and the actor who played the father were strong.

However, as a viewer, the film didn’t fully connect with me in the way I expected it to.

One of my biggest challenges with the film was its heavy reliance on symbolism and subtext. While I appreciate films that trust their audience, My Father’s Shadow often felt like it was asking viewers to do too much of the thinking and emotional work themselves. Rather than deepening the story, some of the symbolism felt excessive, making the narrative less engaging than it could have been.

I also found the dialogue underwhelming. For a film set against such a significant period in Nigerian history, I expected conversations that carried more weight, depth, and insight.

The political commentary was another area where the film fell short for me. The backdrop of Nigeria’s political climate is clearly present, but it never felt fully integrated into the story. The film gestures towards the whole MKO and military era but it wasn’t developed enough to create a meaningful impact. As a result, the commentary felt disconnected rather than essential to the narrative. I understand that the film was ultimately about a father and his sons, but given the historical context it was operating within, I wanted more.

The pacing was another challenge. The slow pace often made the film feel stagnant, and I found myself waiting for certain narrative to come together in a more satisfying way.

Another aspect that didn’t quite work for me was the father’s Yoruba. For a character meant to embody a Yoruba father in 1990s Lagos, the language delivery was off

Ultimately, I think My Father’s Shadow succeeds far more as a technical and artistic achievement than as a piece of storytelling. It is visually beautiful, well-acted, and atmospherically rich, but I found the writing, political commentary, and emotional payoff less compelling than I had hoped.

But i appreciate the Craftsmanship, it gave us something fresh.

[Mofe Philip Atie @Mophilos16]

@molarawood You better bring down that ladder. Thinking is too much work. Lol

[Mofe Philip Atie @Mophilos16]

@utdkvngz Finally, a nollywood film respects you as an audience with the ability to think, but that’s the reason you dislike it? lol

[Oladele Bello @belloladele88]

@Mophilos16 In this part of the world, "different" and "not good" somehow became synonyms. How that happened remains unclear, but the consequences are everywhere.

[Mofe Philip Atie @Mophilos16]

@_LOHI_ @MuyiiAdebayo The people that agreed with him in the comments said the movie has no head and tail.

[Mofe Philip Atie @Mophilos16]

@i_am_karchies @_LOHI_ @MuyiiAdebayo Exactly!

[Mofe Philip Atie @Mophilos16]

@offsweetcorn Na them. lol
No need to argue after seeing that.

[Mofe Philip Atie @Mophilos16]

Lol. Y’all said the same thing about Breath of Life just because it’s not what you’re used to. The film is not for everyone!!!

[Global Boy✨(SOTA) @The_BoluTife]

I’ve finally seen My Father’s Shadow. Only the jury knows what they saw in the movie to justify all the awards it received.

It is well.

[Mofe Philip Atie @Mophilos16]

@hicasamadim 72

[Mofe Philip Atie @Mophilos16]

@Ogoo_Umeadi lol. Y’all are still missing the point.

So if I list some Nollywood movies for you, you can search for and find them?

[Mofe Philip Atie @Mophilos16]

@austin__mich @Sheisafrican12 @KAYBN_0 @ilmytho I can easily search for a MtN Hollywood script and find it, but she wants me to research to find nollywood scripts. That’s the issue.

[Mofe Philip Atie @Mophilos16]

@austin__mich @Sheisafrican12 @KAYBN_0 @ilmytho Maybe you should focus on knowing the difference between search and research.

[Mofe Philip Atie @Mophilos16]

@Sheisafrican12 @KAYBN_0 @ilmytho Research just to download scripts? lol

List any you’ve read from movies released in the last three years. The contrast with Hollywood scripts you can easily find on multiple websites.

[Fatherland Productions @wearefatherland]

🇳🇬We’re running it back! Following widespread public demand, My Father’s Shadow will return to Nigerian cinemas from 5th June 2026 for a special limited re-release.

We swept #AMVCA12, winning Best Movie, Director, Writing (Movie), Music/Score and Sound Design. Initially released in 16 states across the country from September 2025, Nigeria was the first country in the world to show My Father’s Shadow widely in cinemas.

The film is set in the aftermath of the historic June 12 1993 Nigerian election crisis, a date that has since become Nigeria’s Democracy Day. This re-release invites audiences to revisit the film as a living archive of memory and nationhood ahead of June 12.

[Tobi Bakre @tobibakre]

The Boy who Gave!

Yo!!!! What a movie. I sank into that world. Tears. Goose bumps! What a performance Allison Precious Emmanuel @Allison_Nuel

Superb Actor
Big congrats to all cast and crew! Yall made a beautiful film

[OLABODE Ifeanyi @olabode_ifeanyi]

BEST MOVIE
2026 : My Father's Shadow

2025: Freedom Way

2024: Breath of Life

what an amazing run AMVCA 👏

[Mofe Philip Atie @Mophilos16]

😹😹😹

[OLANNA @OlannaOli]

Where does she go from here?

Cannes?
Sundance?
BAFTAS?
Oscars?

Which of these prestigious awards do you reckon she can pivot to, since AMVCA is now beneath her? Surely, competing with other global filmmakers should come next. Can’t beat Davies, so let’s try Nolan, yeah?

[Mofe Philip Atie @Mophilos16]

@gbagyifeemboy They have come for you. Lol