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Just Mercy: Death Row Drama with Quiet Power (7/10)

Just Mercy: Death Row Drama with Quiet Power (7/10)

Adapted from activist lawyer Bryan Stevenson’s 2014 memoir, subtitled “A Story of Justice and Redemption”, Destin Daniel Cretton’s timely legal… Read More

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“Queen Sono”: African Spy Series to Premiere on Netflix in February

If you're tired of the Bond formula, Queen Sono may be the spy you've been waiting to binge-watch. In this… Read More

6 years ago

Merry Men 2: A More Successful Second Mission for Moses Inwang (5/10)

  The Yoruba Demons, the prequel to Merry Men 2: Another Mission, is a near perfect example of mediocrity that… Read More

6 years ago

2020 Oscar Nominations: The Most Outrageous Snubs

"Congratulations to these men," Issa Rae said after announcing the list of nominees for Best Director at the 2020 Oscars,… Read More

6 years ago

2020 Oscar Nominations: The Complete List

Todd Phillips’ “Joker,” a comic-book origin story about Batman’s biggest foe, scored a leading 11 Oscar nominations, including best picture,… Read More

6 years ago

Best of Netflix: Sex Education

I don’t want to get all “surveillance state” about it but I’m pretty sure Netflix is on to us re:… Read More

6 years ago

Obama’s Boys: Nigerian Music Reconquers Africa in 2019

The year 2019 was a big year for Nigerian music. Burna Boy in August appeared on The Daily Show with… Read More

6 years ago

Your Excellency: Funke Akindele’s Directional Debut (Rating: 5.5/10)

Funke Akindele has carved a niche for herself. Her Jenifa shtick will go down in Nollywood history as the single… Read More

6 years ago

How a Malian Professor Became the First Black President of a Japanese University

Kyoto has been Professor Oussouby Sacko's home for the best part of 30 years. A practicing Muslim originally from Mali,… Read More

6 years ago

2020 Reading List: All Time Best Business Memoirs

  If you’re looking for inspiration and actionable insights from the successes and challenges of great entrepreneurs and executives, each… Read More

6 years ago