{"id":9086,"date":"2022-08-09T13:57:45","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T13:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rededitmagazine.com\/?p=9086"},"modified":"2022-08-10T09:06:09","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T09:06:09","slug":"prolific-novelist-filmmaker-biyi-bandele-is-dead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rededitmagazine.com\/2022\/08\/09\/prolific-novelist-filmmaker-biyi-bandele-is-dead\/","title":{"rendered":"Biyi Bandele, Prolific Novelist, Filmmaker, Is Dead!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The popular Nigerian filmmaker and novelist, Biyi Bandele is dead. He died at 54. This shocking news was confirmed by his family in an official statement on Monday. The family revealed that the iconic writer and filmmaker passed away on Sunday, 7th August 2022. Biyi was a native of Abeokuta in Ogun State, Nigeria although he lived and worked in the UK.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Tribune newspaper, the statement was released by Temi Bandele, the daughter of the deceased. In the statement, Temi wrote: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also stated that “He was taken from us much too soon. He had already said so much so beautifully and had so much more to say.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, Biyi’s family also pleaded with the public to respect their family privacy at a time like this, as they grieve the loss of their dear one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nollywood and indeed all Nigerians and book lovers have lost an important man, voice, and talent. Biyi Bandele wrote several novels and directed a lot of iconic films. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the iconic works of Biyi Bandele are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n