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Watch Pa Salieu Make His US TV Debut With Performance on 'Fallon'

With the way the Gambian-British rap star is moving, 2021 is sure to be his year.

Idris Elba Is People's 2018 Pick for 'Sexiest Man Alive'—Finally.

We been knew.

Idris Elba Raps 'Panda' Like a Chipmunk on 'The Tonight Show'

You need to see Idris Elba and Jimmy Fallon’s emotional duet of Lionel Richie's "Endless Love" on 'The Tonight Show'

Danai Gurira Talks Growing Up In Zimbabwe On 'The Tonight Show' With Jimmy Fallon

Actress and playwright Danai Gurira sat down with Jimmy Fallon to talk growing up in Zimbabwe and Christmas in Harare on 'The Tonight Show'

David Oyelowo's Nigerian Father Made His Much Anticipated 'Tonight Show' Debut

David Oyelowo's Nigerian father made his debut on 'The Tonight Show' with a pair of standing ovations.

"There wasn't a big freedom scene": Trevor Noah Talks Comedy In Pre-Democracy South Africa On The Tonight Show

'The Tonight Show' guest Trevor Noah speaks to Jimmy Fallon about the state of South Africa's stand-up comedy scene when he was growing up.

'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' To Begin Airing In Africa

'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' will begin airing in Africa this September via MTV.

The Music Of William Onyeabor Live On The Tonight Show

The 'Atomic Bomb' band with David Byrne, Sinkane, the Lijadu Sisters and more perform William Onyeabor classic 'Fantastic Man' live on The Tonight Show.