Shirley is a 2024 American biographical drama film written and directed by John Ridley. It depicts the 1972 presidential run of Shirley Chisholm, who was the first Black woman to be elected to the United States Congress. We discuss this film 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: Take A Bow by Rihanna Image: Netflix

Heavy Is the Head is the second studio album by British rapper Stormzy. It was released on December 13, 2019. We discuss this album 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: Take A Bow by Rihanna Image: British GQ

Mama Africa is the second studio album by Nigerian singer Yemi Alade. It was released in 2016. We discuss this album 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: Take A Bow by Rihanna Image: Bellanaija

'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. 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: Take A Bow by Rihanna Image: Harper's BAZAAR

"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. 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: Take A Bow by Rihanna Image: Harper's BAZAAR

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. #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 Song Credit: Breathe Again by Toni Braxton Image Credit: Netflix

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 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 Song Credit: Breathe Again by Toni Braxton Image Credit: NME

'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

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

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

Woman is a song by Simi which was released in 2021 as a single. 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: The Guardian Nigeria News Image: Credit: Netflix

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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Love Jacked Image: Credit: Netflix

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 Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Somebody's Son by Tiwa Savage featuring Brandy Image: Credit: Duke Concept

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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: The Lion King: The Gift Image: Credit: Amazon

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. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: 93 Days Official Trailer Image: Credit: Yomanzi

"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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Have You ever by Brandy Image: Credit: Rolling Stone

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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: After Hours by The Weeknd Image: Credit: The Weeknd  

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: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: His House Official Trailer Image: Credit: His House | Netflix Official

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: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Godly by Omah Lay Image: Credit: 360 Dopes

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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Born On A Tuesday by Elnathan John Image: Credit: Elnathan John Website

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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Seriously Single Official Trailer Image: Credit: Seriously Single Movie

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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Chemistry by Falz and Simi Image: Credit: The MP Manga Media

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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Concrete Cowboy Image: Credit: The Villager Stevenson University

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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: This Luv by Donell Jones Image: Credit: The Producer's Channel

'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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Steady Love by India.Arie Image: Times of India

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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Steady Love by India.Arie Image: Style Rave

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: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Steady Love by India.Arie Image: Genius

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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Steady Love by India.Arie Image: IMDb

"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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Steady Love by India.Arie Image: The Times

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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Steady Love by India.Arie Image: Billboard

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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Attention by Tiwa Savage Image: New York Times

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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Sugar Rush Image: Sugar Rush

"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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Runaway Love by Ludacris featuring Mary J. Blige Image: BBC

"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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Here We Go by Trina featuring Kelly Rowland Image: Trina on Twitter

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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Nobody by DJ Neptune featuring Joeboy and Mr. Eazi Image: Spotify

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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole Image: Wallpaper Cave

“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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit:B.I.T.C.H by Megan Thee Stallion Image: The Face

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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: When the Bough Breaks Image:Lyrics Movies & Television Entertainment Channel

"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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Coffee by Kelly Rowland Image: Implurnt

‘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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: 4th Republic Image: Amazon

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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: SMA by Nasty C Featuring Rowlene Image: Elbroide

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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Not Loving You - Mary J. Blige Image: Los Angeles Times 

"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 Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Rihanna - Higher Image: @Instagram/Rihanna 

We bring you our review of Sweet Design by Double A off his third solo mixtape, Project Z. On this Song, he features Y10 and tells us why he thinks Hip Hop needs a revival. Download the full mixtape here.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Adedamola Adegoke aka Double A Image: Adedamola Adegoke aka Double A

In 2005, Destiny's Child released Cater 2 U as the fourth and final singled from their fourth studio album, Destiny Fulfilled. Are the lyrics of the song still relevant in today's world? Ramatu Ada Ochekliye discusses the song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Cater 2 U by Destiny's Child Image: Dallas Culture Map

We go all the way back to when Alicia Keys wrote a song as an ode to doing the unthinkable when you are in love. The song is off her fourth studio album, The Element of Freedom, which was released in 2009.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys Image: Digital Studio

We go back to 2015 when Wale released The Matrimony off his album, The Album About Nothing. On this song, he features Usher Raymond IV. Listen to our review here and leave us a comment below.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: The Matrimony by Wale featuring Usher Image: BBC

Lizzo is an American singer, rapper and presenter. On this episode of Shades of Us: The Review, we discuss Juice, her lead single from her third and debut major-label studio album, Cuz I Love You.  #ShadesofUs Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Juice by Lizzo

We discuss Arise, a song by The Seige for Marvel's Cloak and Dagger on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Marvel's Cloak & Dagger | Season 1, Episode 4 Music: The Seige – “Arise” | Freeform

Genevieve Nnaji's 'Lionheart', a movie acquired by Netflix, was her directorial debut. We discuss the movie on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Lionheart

Per request from Senan Murray, we review Kendrick Lamar's 'How Much A Dollar Cost' off his album, To Pimp a Butterfly. K.Dot features James Fauntleroy and Ronald Isley on this track.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: How Much A Dollar Cost by Kendrick Lamar featuring James Fauntleroy and Ronald Isley

In their second song together, Cardi B and Bruno Mars deliver a sensual song titled, Please Me. We discuss the song on this Shades of Us: The Review episode.    Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Please Me by Cardi B and Bruno Mars

On this episode of Shades of Us: The Review, we discuss Violent Crimes by Kanye West off his 2018 album, Ye.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Violent Crimes by Kanye West

A review of 2baba's 2019 single, Oyi. In this one, he features his brother, HI Idibia.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Oyi by 2baba featuring HI Idibia

On this episode of The Review, we look at Lil Wayne's Can't Be Broken off his 2018 album, Tha Carter V. This was a request from Mbaidom Isaac Ibrahim from Yola, Nigeria.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Lil Wayne's Can't Be Broken

We review Miss Independent, the second single off Neyo's album, Year of the Gentleman, on this episode of The Review.  Join the conversation on social media: Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Neyo's Miss Independent

On this episode of The Review, we discuss Marvel's Black Panther directed by Ryan Coogler. Listen to this episode for more and share your views with us in the comment section.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Black Panther

On The Review today, we discuss Nicki Minaj's "Chun Li" off her 2018 album, Queen.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Chun Li by Nicki Minaj

Based on the true life story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, Hidden Figures is a film that shows the contribution of these women to NASA in the 1960s. We review the movie on this episode.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Hidden Figures

Sauti Sol featured Patoranking on their hit song, Melanin, off their LP Afrikan Sauce – a continuation of the Live and Die in Afrika theme. Listen to our review of the song here.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Melanin by Sauti Sol featuring Patoranking

On this episode, we review Girls Trip directed by Malcolm D. Lee, produced by Will Packer and starring Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith and Tiffany Haddish.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Girls Trip    

After months away with no new episodes, we are back with a bang and ready to start dishing new reviews of music and movies, and we are adding a new element to the podcast. Listen here to fine out more.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Email: [email protected]

Produced by Lasun Ray and directed by Kunle Afolayan, The Bridge is a film about tribal prejudice and inter-marriage. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: The Bridge 

A review of Ja Rule's 2000 love song, Put It on Me, featuring Lil Mo and Vita. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Put It On Me - Ja Rule featuring Lil Mo and Vita

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

Starring OC Ukeje, Joselyn Dumas, Joke Silva, Kemi 'Lala' Akindoju, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Chris Attoh and more, Potato Potahto is a film about a divorced couple who, bent on flexing their egos, decide to share the house that once was their matrimonial home. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Potato Potahto

On Superman, Cassper Nyovest talks about fatherhood and why it is important to appreciate fathers more. He features music legend, Tsepo Tshola, on this ode to his father and all fathers in the world. We review the song on #TheReview here.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Superman by Cassper Nyovest ft Tsepo Tshola

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+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Dear White People

A review of M.I Abaga's 2008 hit single, Safe, featuring Djinee.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Safe by M.I featuring Djinee.

A Review of Rihanna's Love on he Brain off her 8th Studio Album, Anti.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Love on the Brain by Rihanna

We reviewed Straight Outta Compton on this episode of #TheReview and you can listen to it here. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Straight Outta Compton

Queen Latifah stood up for women everywhere with her hit song, U.N.I.T.Y and we discussed it on this episode of the review.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: U.N.I.T.Y by Queen Latifah

A review of Ride Along starring Ice Cube and Kevin Hart.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Ride Along

Eminem's new song with Beyonce is hot! It is called Walk on Water and we reviewed it in this episode of The Review. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Walk on Water by Eminem featuring Beyonce 

A review of Cadillac Records written and directed by Darnell Martin. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Cadillac Records

We reviewed Getting Older by Indie pop artist, Arlissa on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Getting Older by Arlissa

In a first, we review a film series on Shades of Us: The Review. The series, Everything in Between, is a Nigerian series which explores homosexuality and marriage pressure in Nigeria. It was produced by The Initiative for Equal Rights in Nigeria (TIERS) and Alleykat Media.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Everything in Between

We look at Bruno Mars' 'That's What I Like' off his third studio album, 24k Magic.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: That's What I Like

A new episode of Shades of Us: The Review focuses on Ice Cube's 'Barbershop: The Next Cut', the third in the Barbershop series.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Barbershop: The Next Cut

In this episode of Shades of Us: The Review, we discuss Nate Parker's The Birth of a Nation.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: The Birth of a Nation

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

Almost everyone is raving about Simi's 'Joromi, off her sophomore album, Simisola. Why is the song such a hit? We review in this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Joromi by Simi

On the The Review today is Nzinga Stewart's romantic comedy, With This Ring. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: With This Ring

Johnny Drille is a Nigerian singer whose sound is different from the regular Nigerian sound. We reviewed 'Wait for Me', his love song about keeping faith in a long distance relationship. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Wait for Me by Johnny Drille

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.

Where are the Ric Hassani fans? We discuss his song, 'Gentleman'. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Gentleman by Ric Hassani

Seen 'Coming to America'? We reviewed the film in this episode. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Coming to America

We look at the why Bodak Yellow by Cardi B is such a hit.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Bodak Yellow by Cardi B

We review The Perfect Match starring Terence J, Brandy, Lauren London, Dascha Polanco, Donald Faison and more. It is a romantic comedy directed by Bill Woodruff. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: The Perfect Match

We review Ciara's song - Dance Like We Are Making Love - off her album, Jackie.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Dance Like We Are Making Love by Ciara

For two successive weeks, we are reviewing a film directed by Mira Nair. This time, we look at The Reluctant Fundamentalist.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: The Reluctant Fundamentalist

A review of Sarkodie's love song - 'Special Someone' - off his Sarkology album. Sarkodie is a hip hop artist from Ghana and he featured Burna Boy (Nigeria) and AKA (South Africa).  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: 'Special Someone' by Sarkodie ft Burna Boy and AKA

A review of Eminem's Rap God.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Eminem's Rap God

A review of Queen of Katwe, an American film written by William Wheeler and directed by Mira Nair. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Queen of Katwe (movie)

A review of Stormzy's 'Big for your Boots'. What do you think of the song? And our review? Hit us up in the comment section.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Big for Your Boots - Stormzy

A review of Tim Story's 'Think Like A Man'.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Think Like A Man

A review of Goodbye by Slaughterhouse.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Goodbye - Slaughterhouse

A review of the film - Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Juice in the Hood. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Juice in the Hood

A review of J.Cole's 'Crooked Smile'.  Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: J. Cole's 'Crooked Smile'

What makes Beyonce's 'Pretty Hurts' so special? We discuss on Shades of Us: THE REVIEW. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Pretty Hurts by Beyonce

THE REVIEW is an entertainment show where we discuss songs or movies by black artists (African, American, European, and other artists of African descent). THE REVIEW focuses on how aspects of each song or movie reflects issues in society and what can be learned from the song or movie.