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Bolanle Austen Peters, founder of Terrakulture and director of the recently released film Bling Lagosians, didn’t plan to be in the Nigerian film industry. In fact, she wanted to be a dancer.

In an interview with Okay Africa, Austen Peters (fondly nicknamed BAP) said, “I have always wanted to dance and I loved theatre. In those days, however, you had to study a professional course, so I decided to study law. I continued to love the arts even while studying law.”

Austen Peters went on to become a successful international lawyer with the United Nations before she returned to Nigeria. She established Terrakulture in 2003, then went on to set up BAP Productions as a company that produces stage plays.

Bling Lagosians is the first film directed by Bolanle Austen Peters. Since it’s release on the 26th of June 2019, it has been a must-see. Have you seen Bling Lagosians? What do you think?

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Okay Africa

The Nation Newspaper

Featured image source: The Guardian Nigeria


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This article was first published on 15th August 2019

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Tochi Onwubiko is a 'Jack' of many trades. A designer, book editor, lawyer and happy freelance writer. She enjoys drinking tea, sitting in quiet spaces, and reading thick books. She hopes to publish books one day. She also loves a good house party. If you know about any good books or parties, leave a comment on one of her posts.


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