Loot and the lost Kingdom
Lost Kingdoms is an investigative documentary about the theft of African artifacts, specifically from Nigeria. Initiated by a controversial auction at Sotheby’s, the film, led by Nigerian historian Olasupo Shasore, scrutinizes the prejudiced historiography of Africa’s role in global history.
Journey of an African Colony, The Making of Nigeria
Journey of an African Colony, The Making of Nigeria is a seven-episode Nigerian film documentary series. It was released on Netflix on the 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. The film series is based on two books — Possessed: A History of Law & Justice in the Crown Colony of Lagos 1861–1906 and A Platter of Gold: Making Nigeria. It is narrated and produced by Shasore. The series overviews the history of colonization, the slave trade, and independence in Nigeria.