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Abby Ajayi’s 'Riches' Packs in the Glitz Along with the Drama
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Abby Ajayi’s 'Riches' Packs in the Glitz Along with the Drama

The Prime Video series, which stars Deborah Ayorinde from 'Them' and Emmy-nominated 'Ted Lasso' actress Sarah Niles, promises to be another unmissable show from the writer of 'How To Get Away with Murder' and 'Inventing Anna.'

Controversial French-Senegalese Filmmaker Maïmouna Doucouré Talks 'Cuties'
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Controversial French-Senegalese Filmmaker Maïmouna Doucouré Talks 'Cuties'

After a rough introduction to global audiences, Doucouré explains the film in her own words.

Michaela Coel and the cast of HBO's 'I May Destroy You' standing in a London alley. Wearing streetwear and bucket hat.
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Interview: How Michaela Coel's 'I May Destroy You' Makes Space for Black Creators

The cast of this groundbreaking British series tell us about making an unapologetically Black show.

Yvonne Orji on stage doing her comedy special in DC.
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In Conversation: Yvonne Orji on Her Groundbreaking HBO Comedy Special Momma, I Made It!

We spoke to the Insecure star about her "documentary-music-video-comedy-show," representing Nigeria and having "a full-on Beyoncé moment."

'You Just Have to Watch it' Says the Star of the Surprising Sitcom 'Bob Hearts Abishola'
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'You Just Have to Watch it' Says the Star of the Surprising Sitcom 'Bob Hearts Abishola'

Actress Folake Olowofoyeku opens up about bringing the Nigerian immigrant experience to a network sitcom and why she's proud to play a nurse on television.

In Conversation: Rapman on His Explosive Debut Film, US Perceptions of Black-British Identity & Meeting Jay-Z
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In Conversation: Rapman on His Explosive Debut Film, US Perceptions of Black-British Identity & Meeting Jay-Z

The British-Nigerian rapper and filmmaker releases 'Blue Story' to US audiences today, and speaks with OkayAfrica about the film's momentous journey.