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The Review
‘The Review’ is a podcast by Shades of Us that provides critiques of music, albums, books, movies, and art from Africans and people of African origin. The podcast features hosts who offer unique perspectives and analysis of various forms of entertainment and creative works. It delves into the cultural, social, and political contexts of the works being reviewed, providing listeners with a deep understanding of the underlying themes and messages. Whether you’re a fan of music, literature, film, or art, ‘The Review’ is the perfect podcast for anyone interested in exploring the multifaceted world of African and African diaspora culture.
Featured Episode
Music Reviews
The Review: Mama Africa by Yemi Alade
September 26, 2024
Mama Africa is the second studio album by Nigerian singer Yemi Alade. We discuss this album on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.
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The Review: Dandelions by Ruth B
September 15, 2024
'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.
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The Review: Take A Bow by Rihanna
September 15, 2024
"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: Breathe Again by Toni Braxton
April 8, 2024
We review "Breathe Again", a song by Toni Braxton for her self-titled debut album released in 1993. We review this song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. #ShadesofUs
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The Review: Kambili
September 15, 2024
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: Love Jacked
October 14, 2021
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 Facebo...
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The Review: Ogadinma by Ukamaka Olisakwe
April 8, 2024
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: The Lion King - The
Gift
September 9, 2021
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 U...
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The Review: After Hours by The
Weeknd
September 8, 2021
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 U...
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