Film + TV
14 August 2020
Daniel Kaluuya to Star In Netflix Adaptation of 'The Upper World' by Femi Fadugba
The upcoming sci-fi film is based on the debut YA novel from Togo-born, Nigerian-British author Femi Fadugba.
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News
15 June 2020
Stormzy Remembers the Victims of Grenfell Tower
The artist delivered a heartfelt speech on the third anniversary of the tragedy, and has also pledged £10 million to Black causes over the next ten years.
Music
07 May 2020
Listen to Little Simz's New EP 'Drop 6'
The rapper recorded the entire project in April while in self-isolation.
Film + TV
05 May 2020
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.
Arts + Culture
18 March 2020
Bernardine Evaristo's Award-Winning Novel, 'Girl, Woman, Other,' Is Being Adapted Into a Film
The British-Nigerian author's Booker-prize winning book, about the lives of Black-British women, is headed to the big screen.
Music
29 July 2019
Little Simz, Dave, Nao & More Earn 2019 Mercury Prize Nominations
The annual prize is awarded to the best album released in the UK.
Film + TV
18 July 2019
Watch the Striking Trailer for 'Farming'—Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje's Directorial Debut
This is a must-watch.
News
03 July 2019
Nigerian-British Actor Susan Wokoma Joins Star-Studded Cast In 'Enola Holmes' Adaptation
Susan Wokoma has been making serious career moves this year.
News
28 June 2019
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s ‘Farming’ Wins 'Best British Feature Film' at Edinburgh International Film Festival
The Nigerian-British actor's directorial debut, starring Nigerian actress Genenevieve Nnaji, continues to gain traction after a successful film festival run in 2018.
Film + TV
27 June 2019
John Boyega and Letitia Wright to Star In Upcoming BBC Anthology Series Set in London's West Indian Community
"Small Axe," from Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen is currently in production and will also premiere on Amazon in the US.
Music
28 May 2019
Skepta Reflects In an Underground Station In the Music Video for 'Bullet From a Gun'
Skepta's upcoming album, Ignorance Is Bliss is on its way.
News
20 May 2019
Nigerian-British Actor Susan Wokoma's First Rom-Com Feature Film Is In the Works
She's set to write and star in BBC Films-backed 'Three Weeks'—a rom-com drama about abortion.
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