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Oluyinka Davids Goes Global With ‘Perception: The Nigerian Narrative’

By Geraldine Akutu

01 October 2023   |   5:17 am

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US-based Nigerian film director, Oluyinka Davids is very adept to movie making. Telling African stories is what he knows how to do best.All

US-based Nigerian film director, Oluyinka Davids is very adept to movie making. Telling African stories is what he knows how to do best.

All hands are on deck for the successful launch of his new intriguing and expository documentary film exploring the diasporic impact of Nigeria’s reputation, titled: ‘Perception: The Nigerian Narrative’ on the 1st of October.

Created and directed by Oluyinka Davids, ‘Perception: The Nigerian Narrative’, is a thought-provoking feature-length documentary aimed to challenge and enrich global perceptions about Nigeria and its Diaspora community.

While talking about the film, Davids said: “The documentary takes viewers on an intimate journey to dissect both the positive and negative stereotypes that have shaped Nigeria’s reputation on the global stage.

‘Perception: The Nigerian Narrative’ reveals the multi-faceted reputation of Nigeria through a series of candid interviews with Nigerians living abroad.

He said: “The documentary delves into the various stereotypes that have dented Nigeria’s image, such as corruption and fraud, while also highlighting the resilience, creativity and invaluable contributions that Nigerians have made globally.

The award-winning filmmaker noted that by taking a nuanced approach, the documentary does not shy away from acknowledging the challenges that the country has faced.

“Instead, it emphasizes the human stories of resilience and ingenuity that often go unreported.”

The film is a compelling narrative that invites viewers to explore a more balanced and nuanced understanding of Nigeria and its people.

On the reason for the documentary, Davids said: “Nigeria’s reputation has long been a subject of global scrutiny, often impacting the Nigerian Diaspora community disproportionately.

‘Perception: The Nigerian Narrative’ aims to offer a different lens through which the world can appreciate the complexity and richness of Nigeria’s cultural, economic and social contributions,” Davids said.