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New Kings of Nigeria

A feature-length documentary film. Jaja of Opobo was a nineteenth century slave who rose up to become a legendary King, before being kidnapped by the British. 140 years later Jaja's great-grandson, and heir to the throne, returns to Lagos and becomes the voice of Big Brother Nigeria.

Director
Executive Producer
In association with
Broadcaster

Elizabeth Stopford
John Battsek
Passion Pictures
BBC Storyville    

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