I think it goes without saying that the film adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s "Americanah," should be directed by a woman, but more specifically a black woman. Earlier this summer, Academy-Award winning actress Lupita Nyong’o optioned the work, and will be reuniting with Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment company to both produce and star in the film.
The novel follows a Nigerian woman, Ifemulu, as she navigates new American terrain while her lover Obinze experiences life as an undocumented immigrant in London. A transcontinental love story, the book explores nuances of black female sexuality, identity, and relationships through the lens of a brazen,…
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