‘Half Of A Yellow Sun,’ Director Biyi Bandele Is Dead

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Film director and writer Biyi Bandele has died.

His daughter, Temi Bandele, released a statement to announce the death of the late film director.

Until his death on Sunday, Bandele became famous for directing the movie adaptation of Chimamanda Adichie’s classic novel Half Of A Yellow Sun.

However, details of the death of the 54-year-old director are still sketchy; hence the cause of his death is yet to be known.

The daughter’s statement goes:

“I am heartbroken to share the sudden and unexpected death on Sunday 7th of August in Lagos of my father Biyi Bandele,” the statement announcing his death said.

“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.”

Source: channelstv.com

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