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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: 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: Somebody‘s Son by Tiwa Savage featuring Brandy
October 14, 2021
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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of ...
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The Review: Have You Ever by
Brandy
September 9, 2021
"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 M...
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The Review: Godly by Omah
Lay
September 7, 2021
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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: S...
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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: 93 Days
September 9, 2021
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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Insta...
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The Review: His House
September 8, 2021
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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shad...
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The Review: Seriously Single
September 7, 2021
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 Revie...
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The Review: Concrete Cowboy
August 12, 2021
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 Faceb...
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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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The Review: Born On A Tuesday by Elnathan John
September 7, 2021
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: Th...
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The Review: Laila's Wisdom by Rapsody
March 6, 2021
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 Media. LinkedIn: Shade...
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The Review: Dear White People
December 7, 2017
Dear White People is a movie written, produced and directed by Justin Simien. We reviewed the movie on this episode of #TheReview. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: S...
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