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20 September 2018
Gbenga Akinnagbe Portrays Tenacious Prison Boxer George Lee Martin in 'Heart, Baby!'
The undefeated athlete turned down an offer to box in the 1984 Olympics in exchange for his freedom.
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USA
27 January 2014
The Roots Of… The Daily Show's Wyatt Cenac and Jessica Williams Discover Their African Ancestry
Using a DNA test, the Daily Show's Wyatt Cenac and Jessica Willams discover their African Ancestry for Okayafrica TV along with Gbenga Akinnagbe.
Events
08 October 2013
Yale World Fellows: Rethink Africa
This Monday, October 14th, is the Yale World Fellows Rethink Africa panel + party.
Film + TV
21 February 2013
Film: Neil Drumming's 'Big Words' Starring Jean Grae
Review of 'Big Words' a film by Neil Drumming, Slamdance film festival official selection and screened at New Voices in Black Cinema film festival.
News
19 November 2012
Model Glue: Gbenga Akinnagbe's Chic Comfort
Gbenga Akinnagbe interview while modeling for Okayafrica's Okapi Hoody and Shaman Lion Tee.
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