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    Watch the Trailer for Upcoming Nigerian-American Fraternity Drama 'Tazmanian Devil'
    Film + TV
    28 April 2020

    Watch the Trailer for Upcoming Nigerian-American Fraternity Drama 'Tazmanian Devil'

    The film, starring Abraham Attah, is about a newly immigrated Nigerian student who "struggles to balance his conflicting desires of joining a college fraternity and bonding with his strictly religious father."

    Uzo Aduba Is Set to Star In the Upcoming Season of 'Fargo'
    Film + TV
    12 September 2019

    Uzo Aduba Is Set to Star In the Upcoming Season of 'Fargo'

    The Emmy-winning actress will star alongside Chris Rock in season four of the FX series.

    Bassey Ikpi’s Literary Debut on Her Mental Health Journey Is a Call for People To See Themselves, and Others, With Genuine Empathy
    Arts + Culture
    06 September 2019

    Bassey Ikpi’s Literary Debut on Her Mental Health Journey Is a Call for People To See Themselves, and Others, With Genuine Empathy

    We speak with the Nigerian-American writer and ex-poet about her book that challenges us to rethink mental health challenges.

    Wale Shares Nostalgic New Song '09 Folarin'
    Music
    18 June 2019

    Wale Shares Nostalgic New Song '09 Folarin'

    The Nigerian-American rapper drops another single in the lead-up to his forthcoming album.

    Uzo Aduba Gives a Striking Performance In the Trailer for Upcoming Hip Hop Drama 'Beats'
    Film + TV
    16 May 2019

    Uzo Aduba Gives a Striking Performance In the Trailer for Upcoming Hip Hop Drama 'Beats'

    The actress plays the mother of a reclusive hip hop prodigy in the upcoming Netflix film, also starring Anthony Anderson.

    Nigerian-American Artist Ibra Ake Wins Grammy for 'This is America'
    News
    11 February 2019

    Nigerian-American Artist Ibra Ake Wins Grammy for 'This is America'

    The visual artist won a "Best Music Video" Grammy for producing Childish Gambino's viral video.

    WurlD’s Feel Good Live Sessions Performance is One For The Books
    Video
    12 November 2018

    WurlD’s Feel Good Live Sessions Performance is One For The Books

    WurlD is just too much!

    Meet the Nigerian-American Cartoonist Animating  the Biggest Moments in Black Popular Culture
    Art
    08 November 2018

    Meet the Nigerian-American Cartoonist Animating the Biggest Moments in Black Popular Culture

    OkayAfrica speaks with Obi Arisukwu about his work, Nigerian parents and staying focused in the middle of virality.

    Family Demands Justice In Killing of Unarmed Nigerian-American Man Chinedu Valentine Okobi
    News
    15 October 2018

    Family Demands Justice In Killing of Unarmed Nigerian-American Man Chinedu Valentine Okobi

    Black lives matter.

    Issa Rae Set to Star In Upcoming Romantic Comedy 'American Princess'
    Film + TV
    11 October 2018

    Issa Rae Set to Star In Upcoming Romantic Comedy 'American Princess'

    Issa Rae is taking her talents to the big screen once again.

    100 Women: Susy Oludele and Alsarah On the Power of Following Your Passion
    Arts + Culture
    13 March 2018

    100 Women: Susy Oludele and Alsarah On the Power of Following Your Passion

    Nigerian-American hairstylist Susy Oludele and Sudanese-American musician, Alsarah sit down for an enlightening conversation about defying the odds and putting their aspirations first.

    Interview: Folasade Adeoso Talks Digital Art, Destiny's Child & Tumblr
    Arts + Culture
    17 April 2013

    Interview: Folasade Adeoso Talks Digital Art, Destiny's Child & Tumblr

    Folasade Adeoso is more than 'just a model' she's a artist taking the blogosphere by storm with her digital reappropriations of colonial and fashion photography

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