Biyi Bandele (born Biyi Bandele-Thomas; 13 October 1967 – 7 August 2022)[1] was a Nigerian novelist, playwright and director.[1] Bandele was born in Kafanchan, Nigeria. He directed the 2013 movie Half of a Yellow Sun and the 2022 Netflix series Blood Sisters.
Bandele died in Lagos, Nigeria on 7 August 2022 at the age of 54.[2][3][4]