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I don't think Hollywood wants to understand or learn that the African story isn't just slavery, colonization, poverty or racism.
There's so many African stories to be told, but they deliberately choose to settle for the usual oppression/struggle trope. I fear they're addicted to it. It's like porn to them; and with this they poison the minds of millions that all Africans/ the black race will ever be is people in urgent need of help, pity or saving.
Bruh, no. This is the 21st century. We don't do stereotypes any more. We've moved on and so should Hollywood.
Tell stories of joy, hope, drama, modernity, scandals, tribal wars etc.
Give a true reflection of what Africa is now. Modern. New. Developing. Stronger. Proud. Jolly.
I'm tired of the stereotypes.
A good place to start: Blood And Water. Queen Sono.
I fear that most American shows I've watched still like to reinforce the stereotypes of the black struggle. This is where UK shows come in. They don't do stereotypes.
My points in no way are trying to undermine the reality of suffering. Everyone suffers. Every civilization has a record of suffering. My point is this shouldn't be forever our story.
It shouldn't cripple us, the way Hollywood is trying to cripple the masses with a false perception of what Africans and other black people are.
Queen Sono (2020-...)
Queen Sono: Favorite Looks (S1)
‘Queen Sono’ Trailer: Netflix’s First African Original Series Stars a Jason Bourne-Like Heroine
The South African crime drama stars Pearl Thusi ("Quantico") as a special agent tackling dangerous missions.
Netflix has released a trailer for its anticipated first African original series, titled “Queen Sono.” The series represents the streaming giant’s ongoing push into the African continent — a still relatively untapped source of talent and content.
“Queen Sono” is a South African crime drama created by actor and director Kagiso Lediga, starring Pearl Thusi (“Quantico”) as a Jason Bourne-like operative who tackles dangerous missions while contending with personal challenges.
Thusi is joined in front of the camera by Vuyo Dabula, Sechaba Morojele, Chi Mhende, Loyiso Madinga, Rob Van Vuuren, Kate Liquorish, Khathu Ramabulana, Enhle Maphumulo, Abigail Kubeka, Connie Chiume, Otto Nobela and James Ngcobo. The series was ordered for a six-episode first season by Netflix in December 2018, with Lediga as executive producer alongside Tamsin Andersson. Lediga and Tebogo Malope directed all six episodes.
The first season is set to be released on Netflix in its entirety on February 28.
Pearl Thusi
Best TV I watched in 2020:
I May Destroy You (HBO)
Feel Good (Netflix)
Mrs. America (Hulu)
The Good Place (Netflix)
Lovecraft Country, minus the last episode (HBO)
I Am Not Okay With This (Netflix)
The Great (Hulu)
Hanna (Amazon Prime)
Dead To Me (Netflix)
Infinity Train (HBO Max)
Queen Sono (Netflix)
Cheer [docuseries] (Netflix)
Honorable Mentions:
Euphoria: Trouble Don’t Last Always (HBO)
Schitt’s Creek (Netflix)
Westworld (HBO)
His Dark Materials (HBO)
The Haunting of Bly Manor (Netflix)
Dickinson (Apple TV+)
Harley Quinn (DC Universe)
One Day at a Time (Pop/CBS)
Queen Sono || Queen + that dress