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A TV series adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s 1958 classic novel, Things Fall Apart is in development at A24 Studios with Idris Elba attached to star and executive produce. David Oyelowo and Amanda N’Duka will executive produce through Oyelowo’s Yoruba Saxon production company.
October 1st is Botswana Independence Day. Watch A United Kingdom a 2016 biographical romantic drama film directed by Amma Asante, based on the true-life romance of Seretse Khama, heir to the throne of the Bangwato Tribe in Serowe, with his wife Ruth Williams Khama. David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike portray Seretse and Ruth, respectively.
October 4th is Lesotho’s Independence Day. Check out This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection, a 2019 drama film directed by Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese. It was selected as the Lesotho entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards and the first time Lesotho had made a submission in the category. At the 2020 Africa Movie Academy Awards, the film was nominated for seven awards, ultimately winning Best Costume Design, Best Cinematography, Best Actress in a Leading Role, and Best Director.
October 9th is Uganda’s National Independence Day. Watch The Girl in the Yellow Jumper a 2020 Ugandan mystery-thriller produced and directed by Loukman Ali. A critically well-received film, it was also the first Ugandan film to steam on Netflix.