3 January 2022
By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem
The four-episode docuseries By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem, executive produced by Godfather of Harlem star Forest Whitaker and Swizz Beatz, examines the story of Harlem, its music during the 1960s and its connections to today.
The series earned director Keith McQuirter (Brick City) the 2021 Image Award for Outstanding Directing in a Documentary, and features conversations with the likes of Emmy-nominated actor Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), music legends Herbie Hancock, Gladys Knight, Harry Belafonte and Nile Rodgers, activists Jamal Joseph, Al Sharpton and Denise Oliver-Velez, historians and residents of Harlem itself.
Princess on a Hill, now streaming
Wura Season 3 on Showmax
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Showmax Original Cheta M returns for Season 2 in January 2025
Watch the trailer for Cheta M Season 2, set to premiere on 6 January on Showmax, with new episodes every week.
Mimi Chaka on Princess on a Hill: “Tolani is crazy”
Mimi Chaka on her role as Tolani in corporate drama Princess on a Hill, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Thursday.
Princess on a Hill episodes 3-4: Things heat up at Lawson Group
In episodes 3-4 of Princess on a Hill, Zara faces tension, betrayal and tough choices. Catch new episodes every Thursday on Showmax.
Efa Iwara on Showmax’s Princess on a Hill
Efa Iwara talks about his character as Ozzy in the Showmax Original series, Princess on a Hill, now streaming on Showmax.