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English, Social, 1 season, 95 episodes, 1 day, 3 minutes
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Movie and music reviews for Africa, Africans and people of African descent.
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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. #ShadesofUs   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: Flavour - Ada Ada Image: Credit: Carmart
10/5/202311 minutes, 21 seconds
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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. #ShadesofUs   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: Ukamaka Olisakwe Image: Credit: Ukamaka Olisakwe
9/30/202315 minutes, 20 seconds
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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. #ShadesofUs   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: The Guardian Nigeria News Image: Credit: The Hollywood Reporter
9/30/202318 minutes, 44 seconds
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The Review: Woman by Simi

Woman is a song by Simi which was released in 2021 as a single. We review this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: The Guardian Nigeria News Image: Credit: Netflix
8/1/20239 minutes, 11 seconds
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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. #ShadesofUs   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: Love Jacked Image: Credit: Netflix
10/14/202113 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Review: Somebody‘s Son by Tiwa Savage featuring Brandy

Somebody's Son is a song by Tiwa Savage featuring Brandy. It is off her 2021 EP, 'Water & Garri'. We review this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: Somebody's Son by Tiwa Savage featuring Brandy Image: Credit: Duke Concept
10/14/202111 minutes, 47 seconds
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The Review_The Lion King: The Gift

The Lion King: The Gift is a soundtrack album curated by Beyoncé for the 2019 photorealistic animated remake of The Lion King and for Black Is King. We review this album on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs 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: The Lion King: The Gift Image: Credit: Amazon
9/9/202120 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Review: 93 Days

93 Days is a 2016 Nigerian drama thriller film directed and co-produced by Steve Gukas. We review this movie on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: 93 Days Official Trailer Image: Credit: Yomanzi
9/9/202127 minutes, 32 seconds
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The Review: Have You Ever by Brandy

"Have You Ever?" is a song by American recording artist Brandy Norwood for her second studio album, Never Say Never (1998). We review this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: Have You ever by Brandy Image: Credit: Rolling Stone
9/9/202111 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Review: After Hours by The Weeknd

After Hours is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer the Weeknd, released on March 20, 2020, by XO and Republic Records. We review this album on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: After Hours by The Weeknd Image: Credit: The Weeknd  
9/8/202111 minutes, 55 seconds
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The Review: His House

His House is a 2020 horror thriller film written and directed by Remi Weekes. We review this movie on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: His House Official Trailer Image: Credit: His House | Netflix Official
9/8/202113 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Review: Godly by Omah Lay

The song 'Godly' was taken from Omah Lay's 4-tracks project, “What Have We Done”. We review this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: Godly by Omah Lay Image: Credit: 360 Dopes
9/7/20216 minutes, 18 seconds
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The Review: Born On A Tuesday by Elnathan John

From two-time Caine Prize finalist Elnathan John, Born on a Tuesday is a novel about a young boy struggling to find his place in a society that is fracturing along religious and political lines. We review this book on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: Born On A Tuesday by Elnathan John Image: Credit: Elnathan John Website
9/7/202122 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Review: Seriously Single

Seriously Single is a 2020 South African film directed by Katleho Ramaphakela and Rethabile Ramaphakela, written by Lwazi Mvusi and starring Fulu Mugovhani, Tumi Morake and Bohang Moeko. We review this movie on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: Seriously Single Official Trailer Image: Credit: Seriously Single Movie
9/7/202112 minutes, 20 seconds
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The Review: Chemistry by Falz and Simi

Chemistry is a 2016 song by artists, Falz and Simi. It was jointly released on by Bahd Guys Records and X3M Music. We review this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: Chemistry by Falz and Simi Image: Credit: The MP Manga Media
8/25/202112 minutes, 54 seconds
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The Review: Concrete Cowboy

Concrete Cowboy is a 2020 American Western drama film. It was directed by Ricky Staub and stars Caleb McLaughlin, Idris Elba, Jharrel Jerome, and Lorraine Toussaint. We review this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: Concrete Cowboy Image: Credit: The Villager Stevenson University
8/12/202114 minutes, 17 seconds
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The Review: This Luv by Donell Jones

This Luv is a song by Donell Jones. It was released on October 12, 1999 off his second album, Where I Wanna Be. We review this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: This Luv by Donell Jones Image: Credit: The Producer's Channel
8/10/202120 minutes, 1 second
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The Review: Black and Blue

'Black and Blue' is an action thriller about a rookie cop who inadvertently captures the murder of a young drug dealer on her body cam. We review this movie on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: Steady Love by India.Arie Image: Times of India
3/11/202117 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Review: If You Ask Me by Omawumi

If You Ask Me is Omawumi's Single off her 2015 album, Lasso of Truth. We review this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: Steady Love by India.Arie Image: Style Rave
3/10/202114 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Review: Laila’s Wisdom by Rapsody

Laila's Wisdom is the second studio album by American rapper Rapsody, released on September 22, 2017. We review this album on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: Steady Love by India.Arie Image: Genius
3/6/20218 minutes
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The Review - Living In Bondage: Breaking Free

Living in Bondage: Breaking Free, also known as Living in Bondage II, is a 2019 Nigerian supernatural thriller. We review this movie on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: Steady Love by India.Arie Image: IMDb
3/5/202117 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Review: Jealous by Labrinth

"Jealous" is a song by English electronic musician Labrinth. We review this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: Steady Love by India.Arie Image: The Times
3/4/202110 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Review: Steady Love by India Arie

Steady Love is a song by India.Arie off her 2019 album, Worthy. We review this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: Steady Love by India.Arie Image: Billboard
1/6/20217 minutes
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The Review: Attention by Tiwa Savage

Attention is a single by Tiwa Savage off her third studio album, Celia. We review this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: Attention by Tiwa Savage Image: New York Times
11/10/20207 minutes, 53 seconds
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The Review: Sugar Rush

Sugar Rush is a 2019 Nigerian crime action comedy film written by Jadesola Osiberu and Bunmi Ajakaiye, and directed by Kayode Kasum. We review this movie on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: Sugar Rush Image: Sugar Rush
11/5/202015 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Review: Runaway Love by Ludacris featuring Mary J. Blige

"Runaway Love" is the third single released from Ludacris' fifth album, Release Therapy (2006). The song features Mary J. Blige on the vocals. We review this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: Runaway Love by Ludacris featuring Mary J. Blige Image: BBC
11/4/202014 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Review: Here We Go by Trina featuring Kelly Rowland

"Here We Go" is a song recorded by American rapper Trina. It was produced by Jim Jonsin for her third album - Glamorest Life (2005) - and features guest vocals by R&B singer Kelly Rowland. We  review this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs   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: Here We Go by Trina featuring Kelly Rowland Image: Trina on Twitter
9/1/202011 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Review: Nobody by DJ Neptune featuring Joeboy and Mr. Eazi

Nobody is the second single from Nigerian disk jockey DJ Neptune's second studio album, Greatness II: The Sounds Of Neptune. We review 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: Nobody by DJ Neptune featuring Joeboy and Mr. Eazi Image: Spotify
8/19/202012 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Review: Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole

Heaven Sent is the fourth and final single from Keyshia Cole's second album, Just Like You. We review 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: Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole Image: Wallpaper Cave
8/4/20206 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Review: B.I.T.C.H by Megan Thee Stallion

“B.I.T.C.H” is the lead single by Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion to her project, Suga. We review 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:B.I.T.C.H by Megan Thee Stallion Image: The Face
6/23/202018 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Review: When the Bough Breaks

When the Bough Breaks is a Drama/Psychological Thriller directed by Jon Cassar and starring Morris chestnut and Regina Hall. We review this movie 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: When the Bough Breaks Image:Lyrics Movies & Television Entertainment Channel
5/7/202013 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Review: Coffee by Kelly Rowland

"Coffee" is a song recorded by American singer Kelly Rowland. It released on April 17, 2020 by Rowland's own label KTR Records and Roc Nation's Equity Distribution. We review the 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: Coffee by Kelly Rowland Image: Implurnt
5/7/202012 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Review: 4th Republic

‘4th Republic’ is a thrilling political procedural that chronicles Nigeria’s political and electoral system in the last two decades. We discuss the movie 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: 4th Republic Image: Amazon
5/1/202019 minutes, 46 seconds
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The Review: SMA by Nasty C Featuring Rowlene

Off his Strings ad Blings album, Nasty C narrates a story of love gone cold in SMA featuring Rowlene. 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: SMA by Nasty C Featuring Rowlene Image: Elbroide
4/30/202019 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Review: Not Loving You by Mary J. Blige

In 2014, Mary J. Blige released "Not Loving You" from her album, The London Sessions. We review the 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: Not Loving You - Mary J. Blige Image: Los Angeles Times 
4/14/202013 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Review: Higher by Rihanna

"Higher" is a song recorded by Rihanna for her eighth studio album, Anti (2016). We review the 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: Rihanna - Higher Image: @Instagram/Rihanna 
3/31/202012 minutes, 12 seconds
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The Review: D.N.A by Kendrick Lamar

We take a look at the second song on Kendrick Lamar's Damn on this episode of #TheReview. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: D.N.A by Kendrick Lamar
12/19/201719 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Review: For Colored Girls

Tyler Perry wrote, directed and produced an adaptation of Ntozake Shange's 'for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf' and we are here for it! Listen to our review of For Colored Girls.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: For Colored Girls
10/12/201722 minutes, 20 seconds
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The Review - Rick Famuyiwa's Dope

On the new episode of Shades of Us: The Review, we discuss Rick Famuyiwa's Dope. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Rick Famuyiwa's Dope.
9/28/201725 minutes, 53 seconds