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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Tarzan the Ape Man - Part 2

October 15, 2024 • Barbara Angopa and Amaka Ugwunkwo • Season 1 • Episode 5

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Why doesn't Tarzan have any African friends, despite being brought up by an ape family somewhere in Africa?

Explore this intriguing question and more on the long-suffering African carriers risking their lives for an expedition party in part 2 of Tarzan the Ape Man review.

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