Hollywood Africans
Hosted by award-winning journalist Barbara Angopa and filmmaker Amaka Ugwunkwo, Hollywood Africans reframes the lives of misunderstood characters in the movies.
Silenced, underestimated, objectified, infantilised and vilified Africans on film get their podcast remake.
Barbara and Amaka weave in their personal experience, current affairs and social context to reimagine motives and devise alternative plots.
Podcasting since 2024 • 10 episodes
Hollywood Africans
Latest Episodes
Coming to America - Part 1
What could go wrong for an undercover Zamundan Prince searching for a bride in Queens, New York?Prince Akeem navigates culture shock and diaspora battles to preserve his family dynasty in the classic 1980’s comedy Coming to America.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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29:29
The Last King of Scotland - Part 2
Mercurial and Malignant or misunderstood?During a medical mission to Uganda, Scottish doctor Nicholas Garrigan becomes the personal physician and close confidante of President Idi Amin.But Garrigan soon realises that he’s become c...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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28:45
The Last King of Scotland - Part 1
Mercurial and Malignant or misunderstood?During a medical mission to Uganda, Scottish doctor Nicholas Garrigan becomes the personal physician and close confidante of President Idi Amin.But Garrigan soon realises that he’s become c...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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25:40
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