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Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war

Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war
BBC World Monday 01 June 2026, 01:32 UTC 1 min read
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Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.

Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.
Grammy (PERSON) Nigerian (ORG) the Biafran war (EVENT) Meji Alabi (PERSON) BBC Africa Eye (ORG) Nigeria (LOCATION)
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