Shades of Us

Movie, TV, music and book reviews for Africa, Africans and people of African descent.

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3 hours ago

Stand Up is a ballad co-written and performed by Cynthia Erivo for the end credits of the biographical film Harriet, in which she plays Harriet Tubman. We discuss this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
 
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Credit: Stand Up by Cynthia Erivo
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5 days ago

‘An Evening with Silk Sonic’ is the debut studio album by the American musical superduo Silk Sonic, which is composed of the singer-songwriter Bruno Mars and fellow singer and rapper Anderson .Paak. We discuss this album on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
 
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The Review: Insecure

Monday Jun 16, 2025

Monday Jun 16, 2025

Insecure is an American comedy-drama television series created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore. We discuss this TV Show on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
 
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The Review: Ada Omo Daddy

Thursday Jun 05, 2025

Thursday Jun 05, 2025

Ada Omo Daddy is a 2023 Nigerian family-oriented comedy-drama that revolves around a woman whose world unravels when her biological father appears before her wedding, challenging her loyalty to the man who raised her. We discuss this movie on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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The Review: Homecoming

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025

Homecoming is a 2024 Nigerian drama film that depicts the journey of Dieko, a young woman determined to carve out her path amidst life's relentless challenges. We discuss this movie on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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Credit: Bimbo Ademoye TV
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The Review: Ifineme by Morravey

Thursday Feb 27, 2025

Thursday Feb 27, 2025

Ifineme is a contemporary song by Nigerian singer and songwriter Morravey. It was released in 2024 as a single. We discuss this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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Credit: Ifineme 
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Friday Dec 13, 2024

This Year is a contemporary song by Nigerian gospel artist, Rotimi Keys. It was released in 2024 as a single. We discuss this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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Credit: This Year
Image: Rotimikeys on Instagram

Friday Dec 13, 2024

Something Like Gold is a 2023 Nigerian drama film written by Adaeze Ibechukwu and directed by Kayode Kasum. We discuss this film on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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Credit: Something Like Gold Official Trailer
Image: Something Like Gold Official Trailer

Tuesday Dec 10, 2024

At Eight is a book by Maranatha Abutu, a writer, author, and podcaster who lives in Abuja with her plants. The book tells the story of a woman who learned that the female genital mutilation that was done to her has ripple effects down the line. We discuss this book on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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Credit: At Eight
Image: Amazon Books

The Review: Savage Beauty

Sunday Nov 10, 2024

Sunday Nov 10, 2024

Savage Beauty is a TV show telling the story of how a woman seeking revenge for her tragic past embeds herself in a powerful family who possess a global beauty empire — and dark secrets. We discuss this show on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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Credit: Savage Beauty
Image: Actor Spaces

Sunday Nov 10, 2024

The Mechanics of Yenagoa is a 2020 novel by Nigerian-Canadian writer, Michael Afenfia. We discuss this book on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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Credit: The Mechanics of Yenagoa
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Sunday Nov 10, 2024

Boo of the Booless is the debut studio album of Nigerian singer Chike. It was released on February 14, 2020. We discuss this album on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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Credit: Boo of the Booless by Chike
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