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    Five Reasons Paapa Essiedu Is a Good Casting Choice as Professor Snape in the New Harry Potter
    Film + TV
    17 April 2025

    Five Reasons Paapa Essiedu Is a Good Casting Choice as Professor Snape in the New Harry Potter

    From his Shakespearean roots to his commanding screen presence, here’s why the Ghanaian British actor is a strong fit for the iconic Harry Potter role.

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    Not without its flaws, Kenya’s inaugural Netflix series 'Country Queen' sends a message against corporate capitalism.

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    How Nkechi Okoro Carroll Conquered Television

    The Nigerian-American writer and producer has cemented her place in TV, by playing to her strengths and expanding the characters we see onscreen.

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    24 February 2021

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    Watch the New Trailer for Michaela Coel's Upcoming Show 'I May Destroy You'

    The highly-anticipated show, which tackles dating and sexual consent, is coming to HBO next month.

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    Film + TV
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    Production for 'Queen Sono,' Netflix's First African Original Series, Is Underway

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    Akwaeke Emezi's 'Freshwater' Is Being Developed Into a Series for FX
    Film + TV
    23 May 2019

    Akwaeke Emezi's 'Freshwater' Is Being Developed Into a Series for FX

    The adaptation is in early development as the Nigerian author teams up with screenwriter and director Tamara P. Carter to bring 'Freshwater' to life.

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    16 October 2018

    A South African Remake of ‘Ugly Betty’ Is On The Way

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    03 September 2018

    Zola 7 is Returning to TV With a New Show

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