Biyi Bandele, a well-known Nigerian novelist, playwright, and filmmaker based in the United Kingdom, died at the age of 54. Biyi Bandele passed away on August 7, 2022. Biyi Bandele’s death is regarded as a tragic loss. Biyi Bandele was worth over $5 million at the time he died.
The Nigerian film industry will be far more affected than that of Sub-Saharan African countries such as Ghana. Temi Bandele, his daughter, announced her father’s death in a Facebook post.
“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 filmmaker, as well as a loyal friend and beloved father. He was a storyteller to his bones, with an unblinking perspective, singular voice, and wisdom that 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.
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Biyi Bandele Wife: Was Biyi Banadele Married?
Biyi Bandele was a married man with a child before he died on 7th August 2022. Biyi had a daughter known as Temi Bandele however the mother of Temi is not known yet. There is no information on Biyi Bandele Wife yet.
Biyi Bandele movies
Below are Biyi Bandele movies;
- Elesin Oba, the King’s Horseman (post-production)
- Blood Sisters (TV Mini-Series) (2 episodes) (2022)
- Fela Kuti – Father of Afrobeat (TV Special documentary)
- Fifty (2015)
- Shuga (TV Series) (8 episodes) (2013)
