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.
Hollywood Africans
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.
Welcome to Hollywood Africans, the podcast which reframes, recasts and remakes Africa and Africans in the movies.
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Hosts: Barbara Angopa and Amaka Ugwunkwo
