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Bollocks, Bruv! BBC’s Diversity Chief Says Idris Elba’s ‘Luther’ Lacks Authenticity–‘He Doesn’t Have Any Black Friends, Doesn’t Eat Caribbean Food’

Now sis,….what is this???? Source: Donna Ward / Getty Fans of a popular BBC show are crying foul after an executive made a remark that’s rubbing them the wrong way. The network’s diversity chief Miranda Wayland is catching heat after claiming that Idris Elba’s TV detective character DCI John Luther isn’t “authentic” because “he doesn’t … Read moreBollocks, Bruv! BBC’s Diversity Chief Says Idris Elba’s ‘Luther’ Lacks Authenticity–‘He Doesn’t Have Any Black Friends, Doesn’t Eat Caribbean Food’

Here’s the Story of the 1970s Most Forgotten Funk Star

A new documentary tracks down funk prodigy Ike White. British producer Dan Vernon has tracked down one of the 1970s’ most compelling artists for a brand-new documentary. The film, The Changin’ Times of Ike White, debuted in America on Friday. Changin’ Times tells the story of an incarcerated musician whose talents earned him his freedom. Watch the … Read moreHere’s the Story of the 1970s Most Forgotten Funk Star

BBC Set to Air New Fela Kuti Documentary ‘Fela Kuti: Father of…

The documentary features recently unearthed archival footage, as well as interviews with family, friends, collaborators, and fans. A new Fela Kuti documentary is set to air on BBC Two this weekend. The latest doc treatment on the pioneering Nigerian musician and bandleader is aptly titled, Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat. Directed by fellow Biyi Bandele … Read moreBBC Set to Air New Fela Kuti Documentary ‘Fela Kuti: Father of…

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