Shades of Us
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'Shades of Us' reviews art created by Africans and people of African descent, covering music, movies, TV shows, albums, and books. Each episode explores and celebrates the diverse creative expressions from the African diaspora. The podcast offers insightful critiques and recommendations to its listeners.
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The Review: Fans Don't Pay by Sam Obafemi 18.07.2025 6minFans Don’t Pay by Sam Obafemi is a practical guide that dismantles the myth of online fame translating to income, teaching creators how to convert raving fans into loyal, paying allies using systems, strategy, and self-awareness. We discuss this book on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. -
The Review: Police by Kizz Daniel featuring Angelique Kidjo and Johnny Drille 10.07.2025 7minPolice is a song by Kizz Daniel featuring Nigerian artist Johnny Drille and Grammy-winning Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo, released as the lead single from his highly anticipated album, Uncle K. We discuss this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. -
The Review: A Conspiracy of Ravens 30.06.2025 18minA Conspiracy of Ravens is a tale of love and hate, patriots and traitors, and of heros and villains set in Nigeria’s Niger Delta. We discuss this book on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. -
The Review: Stand up by Cynthia Erivo 24.06.2025 12minStand 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. -
The Review: An Evening With Silk Sonic 20.06.2025 16min‘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. -
The Review: Insecure 16.06.2025 29minInsecure 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. Facebook: Shades of Us Twitter: Shades of Us LinkedIn: Shades of Us Instagram: Shades of Us Website: Shades of Us YouTube: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Official HBO Image: Rotten Tomatoes -
The Review: Ada Omo Daddy 05.06.2025 17minAda 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. -
The Review: Homecoming 18.03.2025 8minHomecoming 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. -
The Review: Ifineme by Morravey 27.02.2025 7minIfineme 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. -
The Review: This Year by Rotimikeys 13.12.2024 6minThis 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. -
The Review: Something Like Gold 13.12.2024 10minSomething 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. -
The Review: At Eight by Maranatha Abutu 10.12.2024 7minAt 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 show on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. -
The Review: Savage Beauty 10.11.2024 19minThe 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. -
The Review: The Mechanics of Yenagoa 10.11.2024 13minThe 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. -
The Review: Boo of the Booless by Chike 10.11.2024 15minBoo 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. -
The Review: Shirley 08.09.2024 21minShirley is a 2024 American biographical drama film written and directed by John Ridley. It depicts the 1972 presidential run of Shirley Chisholm, who was the first Black woman to be elected to the United States Congress. We discuss this film on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. -
The Review: Heavy Is The Head by Stormzy 29.08.2024 10minHeavy Is the Head is the second studio album by British rapper Stormzy. It was released on December 13, 2019. We discuss this album on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us. Website: Shades of Us YouTube: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Take A Bow by Rihanna Image: British GQ -
The Review: Mama Africa by Yemi Alade 08.08.2024 11minMama 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. -
The Review: Dandelions by Ruth B 06.08.2024 7min'Dandelions' is a song recorded by Ruth B for her Safe Haven (2017) album. We discuss this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us. Website: Shades of Us YouTube: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Take A Bow by Rihanna Image: Harper's BAZAAR -
The Review: Take A Bow by Rihanna 10.06.2024 11min"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. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us. Website: Shades of Us YouTube: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Take A Bow by Rihanna Image: Harper's BAZAAR
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