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

Coming to America - Part 1

March 02, 2026 • Barbara Angopa and Amaka Ugwunkwo • Season 1 • Episode 10

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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 Barbara Angopa and Amaka Ugwunkwo revisit the 1980s classic Coming to America to ask: Did Hollywood get it right, or did they just serve up another fantasy?

Join Barbara Angopa and Amaka Ugwunkwo in this Hollywood Africans two-parter on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. 🎧

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Hollywood Africans podcast reframes Africa and Africans in the movies.