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Abraham Attah of ‘Beasts of No Nation’ Joins Star-Studded ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’

Proof you can’t keep exceptional talent down.

Beasts of No Nation breakout actor Abraham Attah is riding high after his win for best male lead at the Independent Spirit Awards earlier this year.

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Lupita Nyong’o, Akon & Adepero Oduye Celebrate Their African Heritage In ‘I Am an Immigrant’ Campaign

Lupita Nyong’o, Akon and Adepero Oduye join a cadre of celebs in celebrating immigrants’ immense contributions to America as part of the #IAmAnImmigrant campaign.

3.8 million foreign-born blacks, mostly from Africa and the Caribbean, now make up the fabric of the United States, with that number growing steadily. And by 2060, black immigrants will make up 16.5 percent of the U.S. black population, according to the Pew Research Center.

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Idris Elba Just Won A Screen Actors Guild Award For His 'Beasts Of No Nation' Performance

Idris Elba and Uzo Aduba win big at the 2016 Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Watch The Final 'Beasts Of No Nation' Trailer Before It Hits Netflix & Theaters On Friday

Netflix debuts a final trailer for 'Beasts Of No Nation' ahead of the film's release on Friday, October 16.

'Beasts Of No Nation' Makes Festival Rounds– Here's What Critics Are Saying

Critics are praising Idris Elba and newcomer Abraham Attah's performances in the film adaptation of Uzodinma Iweala's 'Beasts of No Nation.'

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Here's Your First Look At Idris Elba In The 'Beasts Of No Nation' Film Adaptation

Netflix unveils a release date and teaser trailer for the Idris Elba-starring film adaptation of Uzodinma Iweala's 'Beasts Of No Nation.'