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19 March 2019
'An African City' and 'School Girls' Star MaameYaa Boafo Lands Role in New NBC Legal Drama
The Ghanaian actor is set to play a private investigator in upcoming pilot, "Bluff City Law."
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News
29 March 2016
Is ‘An African City’ A True Portrayal Of The Urban African Woman?
The web series tackles sex, tradition and independence from the African woman’s perspective.
News
08 March 2016
12 Times African Women Have Already Made History In 2016
On International Women’s Day, we look back at 12 times African women have already made history in 2016.
Events
17 February 2016
Diaspora African Women's Network To Host 'My Africa Is' Screening & Discussion In D.C.
The Diaspora African Women's Network is hosting a special 'My Africa Is' screening and discussion for Black History Month in D.C.
Film + TV
12 February 2016
6 Amazing Web Series By Women From The African Diaspora
In recent years, African creatives have taken the web series by storm, presenting quality content for the diaspora at the click of a mouse.
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23 November 2015
On The Red Carpet At The African Diaspora Awards In NYC [Photos]
Okayafrica was on the red carpet to document some of the best looks at this year’s African Diaspora Awards in New York City.
Film + TV
04 March 2015
Queen Of Glory: Ghanaian-American Actress Nana Mensah On Her New Film & The Rise Of The Weird Girl
Ghanaian-American actress Nana Mensah speaks on her debut feature film 'Queen Of Glory' and the rise of the weird girl.
News
29 January 2015
Ghanaian Actress Maame Adjei Stars In Striking 'Nouveau Noir' Editorial
Ghanaian actress Maame Adjei, from 'An African City,' stars in Afrobougee's striking 'Nouveau Noir' editorial.
Film + TV
09 May 2014
Interview: 'An African City' Star MaameYaa Boafo
Okayafrica caught up with 'An African City' star MaameYaa Boafo on the heels of the show's first season finale.
Film + TV
17 April 2014
Cinemafrique: African Film & TV News
Okayafrica rounds off the latest African film and TV news in our weekly Cinemafrique series.
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