The Review: Homecoming

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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The Review: This Year by Rotimikeys

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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The Review: Something Like Gold

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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The Review: At Eight by Maranatha Abutu

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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The Review: Boo of the Booless by Chike

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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The Review: Mama Africa by Yemi Alade

Mama Africa is the second studio album by Nigerian singer Yemi Alade. It was released in 2016. We discuss this album on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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The Review: Take A Bow by Rihanna

"Take a Bow" is a song recorded by Rihanna for Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded (2008). We discuss this song on this episode of Shades of Us; The Review.
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The Review: Kambili

Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards also shortly known as Kambili is a 2020 Nigerian romantic comedy film written by Ozioma Ogbaji, and directed by Kayode Kasum. The film stars Nancy Isime and is based on a young woman's quest to be married before she turns 30.
We review this movie on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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The Review: Ada Ada by Flavour

'Ada Ada' is a wedding song by Nigerian singer, Flavour Nabania, which was released in 2012. We review this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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The Review: Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe

Ogadinma Or, Everything Will be All Right tells the story of the naïve and trusting teenager Ogadinma as she battles against Nigeria's societal expectations in the 1980s. We review this book on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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The Review: 76

76 is a 2016 Nigerian historical fiction drama film directed by Izu Ojukwu. We review this film on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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The Review: Love Jacked

Love Jacked is a 2018 American romantic comedy film. It was directed by Alfons Adetuyi and stars Keith David, Shamier Anderson, Amber Stevens West,  and Mike Epps. We review this movie on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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