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Ronda Racha Penrice

TIFF 2025: 'The Eyes of Ghana' Captures Kwame Nkrumah's Belief in Cinema as a Tool for African Liberation

Through films captured by celebrated cinematographer Chris Hesse, the documentary, executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, tells the story of how one of Africa’s foremost leaders envisioned a continent that reverses the images of colonialism by telling its own stories.

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Abby Ajayi’s 'Riches' Packs in the Glitz Along with the Drama

The Prime Video series, which stars Deborah Ayorinde from 'Them' and Emmy-nominated 'Ted Lasso' actress Sarah Niles, promises to be another unmissable show from the writer of 'How To Get Away with Murder' and 'Inventing Anna.'

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Controversial French-Senegalese Filmmaker Maïmouna Doucouré Talks 'Cuties'

After a rough introduction to global audiences, Doucouré explains the film in her own words.

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Interview: How Michaela Coel's 'I May Destroy You' Makes Space for Black Creators

The cast of this groundbreaking British series tell us about making an unapologetically Black show.

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In Conversation: Yvonne Orji on Her Groundbreaking HBO Comedy Special Momma, I Made It!

We spoke to the Insecure star about her "documentary-music-video-comedy-show," representing Nigeria and having "a full-on Beyoncé moment."

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'You Just Have to Watch it' Says the Star of the Surprising Sitcom 'Bob Hearts Abishola'

Actress Folake Olowofoyeku opens up about bringing the Nigerian immigrant experience to a network sitcom and why she's proud to play a nurse on television.

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In Conversation: Rapman on His Explosive Debut Film, US Perceptions of Black-British Identity & Meeting Jay-Z

The British-Nigerian rapper and filmmaker releases 'Blue Story'to US audiences today, and speaks with OkayAfrica about the film's momentous journey.

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