Sometimes, filmmakers find inspiration in real-life people and events, and the rare Nollywood biopic is born. These projects, listed in this article, stand out from the numerous pure comedies and dramas put out each year, because they are rooted in reality, with actual people at their heart.  I have also taken the liberty to include documentaries that touch on notable figures who have shaped our society.  Here are 15 Nollywood biopics and documentaries you should know about: Ayinla  Ayinla (2021) follows the life of famed Apala musician, Waidi Ayinla “Omowura” Yusuf (1933–1980), his untimely death at the hands of his…