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    Barkhad Abdi Joins A-List Hollywood Stars for the ‘Blade Runner’ Sequel
    Film + TV
    29 June 2016

    Barkhad Abdi Joins A-List Hollywood Stars for the ‘Blade Runner’ Sequel

    The Somali-American actor, who first appeared in ‘Captain Phillips’ has scored his third feature film.

    The Star Of 'Eye In The Sky' On Drones, Kendrick Lamar and Al Pacino
    Film + TV
    04 April 2016

    The Star Of 'Eye In The Sky' On Drones, Kendrick Lamar and Al Pacino

    Somali-American actor Barkhad Abdi on his new movie with Helen Mirren about drone warfare, 'Eye In The Sky.'

    Cinemafrique: African Film & TV News On John Boyega In Star Wars, Barkhad Abdi Cast In Military Drone Thriller + More
    Film + TV
    15 May 2014

    Cinemafrique: African Film & TV News On John Boyega In Star Wars, Barkhad Abdi Cast In Military Drone Thriller + More

    The latest in Okayafrica's Cinemafrique series features African film & TV news on 'Star Wars: Episode VII' star John Boyega , Barkhad Abdi and more.

    Captain Scrooge: Oscar Nominee Barkhad Abdi Tells His Rags to Not Quite Riches Story
    Arts + Culture
    28 February 2014

    Captain Scrooge: Oscar Nominee Barkhad Abdi Tells His Rags to Not Quite Riches Story

    Oscar nominee Barkhad Abdi tells his rags to not quite riches story in the New Yorker.

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