Reel Africa

By Peace & Jamal Press

Peace and Jamal are a married couple that loves African movies. Join them as they dive into and review the latest in Africa cinema, exploring everything from Nollywood to Ghallywood, relishing in the growth of Netflix-produced series set in South Africa, Kenya and other countries, and taking stock of how their own experiences relate. We promise plenty of laughs and great recommendations on African movies, food, and entertainment

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The Black Book

Reel AfricaJan 11, 2024

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The Black Book

We're back! Join Jamal and Peace as they talk about The Black Book, a 2023 action film starring Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ade Laoye, and Sam Dede. Bail ain't free!

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Jan 11, 202431:25

Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons

This is not Disney's Robin Hood but join us for a "Rob the rich to give to the poor" themed movie. Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons stars some of our favorite actors: Ramsey Nouah, AY Makun, Jim Iyke, Damilola Adegbite, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Iretiola Doyle, Falz, Jide Kosoko, Rosaline Meurer and Nancy Isime. Let's talk together about this 2018 Nigerian movie

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Mar 07, 202332:24

A Trip To Jamaica

It’s time for a quick trip to the Caribbean with your favorite African movie aficionados! This episode Jamal and Peace review the Nollywood movie A Trip To Jamaica directed by Robert Peters starring Ayo Makun, Funke Akindele, Nse Ikpe Etim and Dan Davies. Join us as we talk about this hit 2016 film and explore the world of Akpos. Also how do you pronounce plantain?

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Feb 14, 202330:27

Disconnect

Peace and Jamal Netflix, Chill, and Review the movie Disconnect and dive deep into the Nairobi dating scene with a look at this 2018 Kenyan film. Join us as we talk about bachelor/bachelorette parties, try to give spirit fingers to Jamal, and for some reason trash talk Medieval Times. Disconnect stars Brenda Wairimu, Nick Mutuma, and Catherine Kamau and you can watch it on Netflix!

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Jan 31, 202337:12

Dinner

Peace and Jamal are back and bringing their take on the 2016 Nollywood film Dinner (available on Amazon Prime) starring Okey Uzoeshi, Enyinna Nwigwe, Kehinde Bankole, and Keira Hewatch. Brace yourselves for a wild one because this movie brings all the drama! Join us as we review this movie and tackle the age-old question, "Should you let your fiancè know that... [spoiler alert]?"

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Jan 17, 202325:56

The Wedding Party

Join Peace and Jamal as they talk about and review The Wedding Party, tease the Castle & Castle Cinematic Universe, and dive into the deep end of African cinema. The Wedding Party stars: Adesua Etomi, Banky Wellington, Richard Mofe Damijo, Sola Sobowale and more and was the highest grossing Nollywood film at its time of release.

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Jan 03, 202333:30