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Stories by Ini-Abasi Jeffrey

A film still of a man sitting in a van looking directly at the camera.
Film + TV

Cinematographer Yinka Edward on Making the Netflix Hit, ‘The Black Book’

When Nigerian director Editi Effiong wanted to make his debut film, there was only one man he wanted behind the camera.

A still image from the TV series Far From Home, of actor Natse Jemide wearing a green school uniform
Arts + Culture

Natse Jemide's Never Far From Home

Whether it's modeling, making music or acting in his very first TV series, Nigeria's rising star says he's most comfortable sharing his creativity with the world.

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