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    Danai Gurira and Lupita Nyong'o - OkayAfrica
    Film + TV
    16 October 2020

    Lupita Nyong'o and Danai Gurira's 'Americanah' Series Axed Due to COVID-19

    The 'Americanah' mini-series adaptation by Lupita Nyong'o and Danai Gurira has been axed by HBO Max due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and scheduling conflicts.

    Chinonye Chukwu Will Direct the First Two Episodes of HBO Max's Upcoming 'Americanah' Series
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    16 January 2020

    Chinonye Chukwu Will Direct the First Two Episodes of HBO Max's Upcoming 'Americanah' Series

    Here's the latest news surrounding the highly-anticipated limited series, starring Lupita Nyong'o, Uzo Aduba and more.

    Uzo Aduba and Zackary Momoh to Star Alongside Lupita Nyong'o In Upcoming 'Americanah' Series
    Film + TV
    18 December 2019

    Uzo Aduba and Zackary Momoh to Star Alongside Lupita Nyong'o In Upcoming 'Americanah' Series

    The 10-episode limited series, executive produced by Danai Gurira, will premiere on HBO Max.

    Lupita Nyong'o Will Star in the HBO Max Series Based on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 'Americanah'
    Film + TV
    16 September 2019

    Lupita Nyong'o Will Star in the HBO Max Series Based on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 'Americanah'

    Danai Gurira will executive produce the series.

    9 Things We Learned From the 'One Book, One New York' Conversation With Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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    07 June 2017

    9 Things We Learned From the 'One Book, One New York' Conversation With Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

    Some of the lessons we learned from the One Book, One New York Conversation at NYPL.

    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 'Americanah' Is the 'One Book' for New Yorkers to Read This Spring
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    23 March 2017

    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 'Americanah' Is the 'One Book' for New Yorkers to Read This Spring

    'Americanah' was chosen as the novel for all of New York City to read this spring.

    A. Igoni Barrett's "Blackass" And The Afropolitan Debate
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    10 March 2016

    A. Igoni Barrett's "Blackass" And The Afropolitan Debate

    "Blackass" is a Nigerian novel about the Afropolitan fantasy and the painful reality of race.

    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Brings Her 'Americanah' Blog To Life
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    10 September 2014

    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Brings Her 'Americanah' Blog To Life

    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has brought her 'Americanah' blog to life with The Small Redemptions Of Lagos.

    Lupita Nyong'o Makes Her Debut As Vogue Cover Girl
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    23 June 2014

    Lupita Nyong'o Makes Her Debut As Vogue Cover Girl

    Lupita Nyong'o Makes Her Debut As Vogue Cover Girl for July 14 issue, photographed by Mikael Jansson.

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