Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has unveiled its latest superhero saga and several celebrities including Nigerian actors Chiké Okonkwo and Natasha Ofili were in attendance. Called…
Nnamdi Asomugha’s film receives an AAFCA Award
AAFCA has released its full list of award recipients and they include a diverse list of dramas and actors. Jurnee Smollett and Jonathan Majors both…
Ashley Thomas on Music, Acting and an Emmy nod
For Ashley Thomas, an Emmy nomination for his turn as Henry Emory in the 10-part Amazon series “Them” would be a bonus. It’s not that…
Kunle Afolayan: “Keep dreaming and dream big”
Fans often turn to celebrities for wisdom, wit, and inspiration and Nigeria’s hardest working producer and director, Kunle Afolayan, is dishing out some of his…
Nneka Onuorah’s documentary about discrimination in Nigeria to screen at Tribeca Festival
From the Harry Belafonte Voices For Social Justice Award, a Black Filmmaker Foundation Panel to movies that include director Mobolaji Olambiwonnu’s documentary “Ferguson Rises,” “Stateless,”…
Chris Rock merges horror with a dose of dark humor in ‘Spiral’
Best known as the standup and comic actor who has changed the face of comedy with his hilarious, and insightful commentary, Chris Rock is tackling…
‘The Underground Railroad’ features a star-studded cast
Nigerian actor Chukwudi Iwuji and South African actress Thuso Mbedu are some of the thespians who star in Barry Jenkins latest series, which is based…
Smith and Jordan Take Down Bad Guys in “Without Remorse”
There is a scene in “Without Remorse” where Jodie Turner-Smith takes down Michael B. Jordan, forcing him to his knees with a mere flick of…
OWN Network announces new drama “The Kings of Napa”
a black father attempting to do his daughter’s hair for the first time