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20 May 2025
Black Panther: The Cultural Bridge That United Black People Everywhere
Ryan Coogler’s film connected Africa and its diaspora, portraying the continent as a sanctuary built on Black unity.
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12 November 2020
Danai Gurira to Star in New Film 'The Fighting Shirley Chisholm'
Danai Gurira is set to play American Civil Rights icon Shirely Chisholm in the upcoming film 'The Fighting Shirley Chisholm'.
Film + TV
16 October 2020
Lupita Nyong'o and Danai Gurira's 'Americanah' Series Axed Due to COVID-19
The 'Americanah' mini-series adaptation by Lupita Nyong'o and Danai Gurira has been axed by HBO Max due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and scheduling conflicts.
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21 February 2020
Danai Gurira Signs a Major 2-Year Deal with ABC Studios
The actress and playwright is set to develop, write and produce projects for ABC studios.
News
16 January 2020
Chinonye Chukwu Will Direct the First Two Episodes of HBO Max's Upcoming 'Americanah' Series
Here's the latest news surrounding the highly-anticipated limited series, starring Lupita Nyong'o, Uzo Aduba and more.
Film + TV
18 December 2019
Uzo Aduba and Zackary Momoh to Star Alongside Lupita Nyong'o In Upcoming 'Americanah' Series
The 10-episode limited series, executive produced by Danai Gurira, will premiere on HBO Max.
Film + TV
16 September 2019
Lupita Nyong'o Will Star in the HBO Max Series Based on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 'Americanah'
Danai Gurira will executive produce the series.
Fashion + Beauty
07 May 2019
Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Idris Elba and More Stun at the 2019 Met Gala
Check out some of the most fabulous "camp" looks from this year's Met Gala.
Film + TV
01 April 2019
Trevor Noah, 'Black Panther' and More Are Honored at the Prestigious 50th NAACP Image Awards
"The power of this moment to us really feels like the power of Pan-Africanism," Danai Gurira says at the ceremony.
Arts + Culture
05 February 2019
These 5 Women Writers Are Ushering the New Wave of African Stories on Stage
"African stories, like African people, can be absolutely everything."
Film + TV
29 January 2019
'Black Panther' Is Headed Back to Theaters for Free Screenings During Black History Month
Wakanda will be back on the big screen next month.
Film + TV
06 December 2018
'Black Panther' is the First Superhero Film to Earn a Golden Globes 'Best Drama' Nomination
'Black Panther' continues to make history.
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