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.

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Hollywood Africans

Beasts of No Nation - Part 2

September 26, 2024 • Barbara Angopa and Amaka Ugwunkwo • Season 1 • Episode 3

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Beast of No Nations tells the story of Agu, a young boy captured by a West African rebel army and forced to fight on the frontline. The sadistic warlord commanding Agu in a battalion of child soldiers has shifting fortunes as he tries to climb his way to power.

But does the film promote stereotypes about children in war zones?

Welcome to Hollywood Africans, the podcast that reframes, recasts and remakes Africa and Africans in the movies.

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Hosts: Barbara Angopa and Amaka Ugwunkwo