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    You Need To Watch This Breathtaking Film Exploring Black Magic In Motion
    Film + TV
    23 February 2018

    You Need To Watch This Breathtaking Film Exploring Black Magic In Motion

    Nigerian-British filmmaker Jenn Nkiru's "Rebirth Is Necessary" is required viewing.

    Baloji's Love Letter To The Congo Is The Most Stunning Music Video Of The Year
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    03 September 2015

    Baloji's Love Letter To The Congo Is The Most Stunning Music Video Of The Year

    Baloji searches for Congolese style on a road trip through Kinshasa in the stunning music video for "Capture," off the 64 Bits & Malachite EP

    Fela Kuti's 'Zombie' Meets Flex Dance
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    21 January 2015

    Fela Kuti's 'Zombie' Meets Flex Dance

    'Fela Flex,' a production by ROOT Studies co-published by Okayafrica & NOWNESS, pairs Fela Kuti's "Zombie" with NYC flex dancers.

    'Future Sound Of Mzansi' Shares Nozinja Clip On NOWNESS
    Film + TV
    15 January 2015

    'Future Sound Of Mzansi' Shares Nozinja Clip On NOWNESS

    Spoek Mathambo's documentary film 'Future Sound Of Mzansi' shares a clip of Shangaan Electro producer Nozinja on NOWNESS.

    The Vibrancy Of 'I Love Kuduro' Documentary
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    24 November 2014

    The Vibrancy Of 'I Love Kuduro' Documentary

    Nowness shares an excerpt from 'I Love Kuduro,' a documentary that spotlights the titular Angolan cultural movement.

    Afro-Brazil 2014: Get To Know Favela Rap Crew Pearls Negras [NOWNESS Mini-Doc]
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    19 June 2014

    Afro-Brazil 2014: Get To Know Favela Rap Crew Pearls Negras [NOWNESS Mini-Doc]

    Brazil's Favela rap crew Pearls Negras star in a short documentary on NOWNESS from filmmaker Kayhan Ozmen.

    Shaun Ross 'Defines Beauty' In Jonas Åkerlund's Short Film 'Beyond The Skin'
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    09 June 2014

    Shaun Ross 'Defines Beauty' In Jonas Åkerlund's Short Film 'Beyond The Skin'

    Albino male model Shaun Ross stars in 'Beyond The Skin,' a short film by Swedish director Jonas Åkerlund for #Define Beauty on NOWNESS.

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