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    Abraham Attah of ‘Beasts of No Nation’ Joins Star-Studded ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
    Film + TV
    22 June 2016

    Abraham Attah of ‘Beasts of No Nation’ Joins Star-Studded ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’

    Proof you can’t keep exceptional talent down.

    I Am an Immigrant’ Campaign
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    02 June 2016

    Lupita Nyong’o, Akon & Adepero Oduye Celebrate Their African Heritage In ‘I Am an Immigrant’ Campaign

    Lupita Nyong’o, Akon and Adepero Oduye join a cadre of celebs in celebrating immigrants’ immense contributions to America as part of the #IAmAnImmigrant campaign.

    Idris Elba Just Won A Screen Actors Guild Award For His 'Beasts Of No Nation' Performance
    Film + TV
    30 January 2016

    Idris Elba Just Won A Screen Actors Guild Award For His 'Beasts Of No Nation' Performance

    Idris Elba and Uzo Aduba win big at the 2016 Screen Actors Guild Awards.

    Abiola Oke For CNN: “The Oscars Snubbed 'Beasts Of No Nation’ Because Of Its Blackness"
    Film + TV
    22 January 2016

    Abiola Oke For CNN: “The Oscars Snubbed 'Beasts Of No Nation’ Because Of Its Blackness"

    Okayafrica CEO Abiola Oke weighs in on the #OscarsSoWhite controversy for CNN.

    Watch The Final 'Beasts Of No Nation' Trailer Before It Hits Netflix & Theaters On Friday
    Film + TV
    13 October 2015

    Watch The Final 'Beasts Of No Nation' Trailer Before It Hits Netflix & Theaters On Friday

    Netflix debuts a final trailer for 'Beasts Of No Nation' ahead of the film's release on Friday, October 16.

    'Beasts Of No Nation' Makes Festival Rounds– Here's What Critics Are Saying
    Film + TV
    03 September 2015

    'Beasts Of No Nation' Makes Festival Rounds– Here's What Critics Are Saying

    Critics are praising Idris Elba and newcomer Abraham Attah's performances in the film adaptation of Uzodinma Iweala's 'Beasts of No Nation.'

    Here's Your First Look At Idris Elba In The 'Beasts Of No Nation' Film Adaptation
    Film + TV
    31 July 2015

    Here's Your First Look At Idris Elba In The 'Beasts Of No Nation' Film Adaptation

    Netflix unveils a release date and teaser trailer for the Idris Elba-starring film adaptation of Uzodinma Iweala's 'Beasts Of No Nation.'

    Idris Elba War Drama 'Beasts Of No Nation' To Debut On Netflix In October
    Film + TV
    08 July 2015

    Idris Elba War Drama 'Beasts Of No Nation' To Debut On Netflix In October

    The Idris Elba-starring film adaptation of Uzodinma Iweala’s 'Beasts of No Nation' will premiere on Netflix this October.

    Oscar Talk Stirs Up For Idris Elba War Drama 'Beasts Of No Nation' After $12 Million Netflix Acquisition
    Film + TV
    03 March 2015

    Oscar Talk Stirs Up For Idris Elba War Drama 'Beasts Of No Nation' After $12 Million Netflix Acquisition

    Oscar talk is stirring up for the forthcoming Idris Elba war drama 'Beasts Of No Nation' after it was acquired by Netflix for $12 million.

    Margaret Thatcher's 'Axis of Repression': Interview w/ Fela Kuti Cover Artist Ghariokwu Lemi
    Arts + Culture
    10 April 2013

    Margaret Thatcher's 'Axis of Repression': Interview w/ Fela Kuti Cover Artist Ghariokwu Lemi

    interview with Ghariokwu Lemi, Fela Kuti's cover artist who drew Margaret Thatcher with horns and fangs calls Thatcher part of an Axis of Repression

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