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 • 12 episodes
Hollywood Africans
Latest Episodes
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
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
Coming to America - Part 1
Pretty much everything, from culture shock to diaspora drama, Prince Akeem's journey to find love tested more than just his royal patience—it put an entire continent's representation on the line.On Hollywood Africans, hosts Barbar...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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29:29
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