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Search results for: Tomi Adeyemi

News

28 January 2025

Everything We Know So Far About the Film Adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

Scheduled for theatrical release two years from now, it’s been a long journey for production to get started on this project.

Ayra Starr Drops Sultry New Single “Gimme Dat” Featuring Wizkid

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25 April 2025

Ayra Starr Drops Sultry New Single “Gimme Dat” Featuring Wizkid

With a Latin Diamond plaque, BET nods, and a film debut, 2025 is shaping up to be the singer’s biggest year yet.

Tomi Adeyemi speaks at Spotlight on Tomi Adeyemi during New York Comic Con 2024 at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on October 19, 2024 in New York City.

Film + TV

13 November 2024

The Search is on for Nigerian Actors for the Film Adaption of Tomi Adeyemi’s ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

The highly-anticipated adaptation of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ is being led by Gina Prince-Bythewood and could feature a handful of breakout local talent.

First Look: Thuso Mbedu's Latest Powerhouse Role in HBO’s Star-Studded Crime Drama ‘Task’

Film + TV

19 May 2025

First Look: Thuso Mbedu's Latest Powerhouse Role in HBO’s Star-Studded Crime Drama ‘Task’

The South African actress returns to the small screen in the series set to premiere in September.

Ayra Starr attends the MOBO Awards 2025 at the Utilita Arena on February 18, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Film + TV

07 March 2025

Ayra Starr and Richard Mofe-Damijo Lead Nigerian Cast of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Film Adaptation

The Gina Prince-Bythewood-directed film stars Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Viola Davis and more superstars, and is now scheduled for a tentative early 2027 release.

This Creative Couple Is Encouraging People to Read African Mythology

News

03 April 2025

This Creative Couple Is Encouraging People to Read African Mythology

Through art and storytelling, Adwoa Botchey and Solomon Adebiyi are reclaiming narratives from across the continent.

News

23 September 2020

Tomi Adeyemi Makes TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People List

'Children of Blood and Bone' author Tomi Adeyemi has been named as one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People.

News

07 August 2019

Kay Oyegun Will Write a New Script Adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's 'Children of Blood and Bone'

This may be the first feature property to be produced by Lucasfilm since it was acquired by Disney.

Nnedi Okorafor and Tomi Adeyemi Earn 2019 Hugo Award Nominations

Arts + Culture

03 April 2019

Nnedi Okorafor and Tomi Adeyemi Earn 2019 Hugo Award Nominations

Nigerian women authors are killing it as usual.

Tomi Adeyemi Shares Release Date for Sequel to 'Children of Blood and Bone'

News

15 January 2019

Tomi Adeyemi Shares Release Date for Sequel to 'Children of Blood and Bone'

We won't have to wait much longer!

Tomi Adeyemi's 'Children of Blood and Bone' Is a Reminder That the Young People Will Win

News

15 February 2019

Tomi Adeyemi's 'Children of Blood and Bone' Is a Reminder That the Young People Will Win

While the Nigerian-American novelist's first book may call on the magic of African mythology, the themes are reflective of real-life oppressive systems today's youth are slowly but surely undoing.

Rick Famuyiwa Has Been Tapped to Helm the Film Adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's Novel 'Children of Blood and Bone'

Literature

22 February 2019

Search results for: Tomi Adeyemi

Scheduled for theatrical release two years from now, it’s been a long journey for production to get started on this project.

With a Latin Diamond plaque, BET nods, and a film debut, 2025 is shaping up to be the singer’s biggest year yet.

The highly-anticipated adaptation of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ is being led by Gina Prince-Bythewood and could feature a handful of breakout local talent.

The South African actress returns to the small screen in the series set to premiere in September.

The Gina Prince-Bythewood-directed film stars Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Viola Davis and more superstars, and is now scheduled for a tentative early 2027 release.

Through art and storytelling, Adwoa Botchey and Solomon Adebiyi are reclaiming narratives from across the continent.

'Children of Blood and Bone' author Tomi Adeyemi has been named as one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People.

This may be the first feature property to be produced by Lucasfilm since it was acquired by Disney.

Nigerian women authors are killing it as usual.

We won't have to wait much longer!

While the Nigerian-American novelist's first book may call on the magic of African mythology, the themes are reflective of real-life oppressive systems today's youth are slowly but surely undoing.

The Nigerian-American director, known for his films "Dope" and "Brown Sugar," is set to lead Adeyemi's groundbreaking debut to the big screen.