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Chisom Peter Job

Jada Pinkett Smith on How She Found Her Queen Njinga for Netflix’s 'African Queens'

Hollywood star Jada Pinkett Smith and British-Nigerian actor Adesuwa Oni join forces to bring Netflix's 'African Queens: Njinga' to life.

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Chisom Peter Job

Roye Okupe is Championing African Representation in Animation

We spoke with Roye Okupe about his studio,Iyanugetting adapted into an animated series, and storytelling for an African audience.

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The Stars of 'Blood Sisters' Talk About Becoming Netflix's Biggest Hit

We sat down with Ini Dima-Okojie and Nancy Isime, the actors who brought life to Sarah and Kemi, to talk about shootingBlood Sisters, acting in Nollywood, what's next, and more.

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These Sisters Are Reimagining Nollywood For A Younger Audience

Neptune3 Studios, founded by the Damina Sisters, is breathing new life into the teen drama, embracing subjects the Nigerian entertainment industry usually shies away from, like body autonomy and women's sexuality.

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Chisom Peter Job