#WhoBuyingMySingle? Both celebrating and poking fun at her strict, formative Nigerian-American upbringing, Yvonne speaks to her unique journey from pre-med to comedy. RELATED: SIX AFRICAN QUEER TITLES TO STREAM ON SHOWMAX RIGHT NOW. ‍♀️ ‍♀️: @lovingyourhair : @jasonrembert : @joannasimkin & @covergirl, A post shared by Issa Rae (@issarae) on Jan 8, 2018 at 8:51am PST. The documentary will be available for streaming on Netflix on Friday, 25 September 2020. As the discussion progressed, it became evident that hair is not one absolute thing for every black woman. The comedy special, which will have you laughing for an hour, 2 minutes and 29 seconds straight, is a refreshing addition to the culture. Thank you for subscribing. 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When she's not writing, catch her with a camera in her hand and working with other creative and entrepreneurial-minded women. I’m focused on changing the perception of the media/blogger world by using my platform to inspire and uplift; highlighting the inspirational things that are happening in Hollywood and other spheres of influence. Orji delights as she melts her West African and American black cultural experiences in a humorous vibe. Hi! On Insecure, where she stars as ‘Molly’, the actress showcases both her range and ability to make viewers laugh at, and with her, even when we all know we shouldn’t be laughing. She's a proud Washington, D.C. native who enjoys photography and all other things creative. In her first HBO comedy special, Yvonne Orji, better known as Molly from Insecure, has the audience rolling with laughter as she brings her razor-sharp wit and confidence to the stage.Both celebrating and poking fun at her strict, formative Nigerian-American upbringing, Yvonne shares her unique journey from pre-med to comedy, talks about parental pressures to get married, and takes us … Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Fans of Kevin Hart’s comic material will delight in the premiere of his docuseries, Don’t F*** This Up, on Netflix. “She’s a beautiful mess, but she’s a character. Looking forward to sharing in all the shenanigans of your 35th year mama. On the other hand, it must justify itself. Yvonne Anuli Orji (born 2 December 1983) is a Nigerian-American actress and comedian. Orji, who got her start as a stand-up comic, says comedy is how she caught the eye of Insecure creator and star, Issa Rae. Molly and Issa may not be the best of besties on Insecure right now, but off-screen Orji and Rae are true riders. ‘Expresso”s Ryle De Morny Drops 5 Summer Body Goal Tips! Episode 2 will be live on the Halo Heritage Youtube page on the 1st of October, while Episode 3 will be live on the 8th of October. She melts her experiences of African and American black culture in one pot and dishes them back with the finesse and the humour that does not rely on outdated tropes. She served as the executive producer, while film and music video director Chris Robinson directed the special. Everything we Know about Nadia Nakai’s Album Doccie, WATCH: Why Mohale’s Appearance on ‘Rhythm City’ Sparked Backlash, Your email address will not be published. JOIN. “I love that fans get to see that side of me because at the end of the day, Molly is a character,” Orji told the Chicago Tribune. RELATED: 5 COMEDY SHOWS TO WATCH ON NETFLIX SOUTH AFRICA. The comedy special premieres June 7th on the cable network and stream it on HBO Max. Yvonne Orji’s ‘Momma I Made It’ Comedy Special Trailer Is Here [WATCH] by Gina Williams , Sr. Producer, Digital and Social Media Gina loves social media and writing about extraordinary, black women because representation matters. Don’t F**k This Up is streaming on Netflix now. #WhyTheyHatingTho?! Against the backdrop of the Clicks ad fiasco, comes a new series that celebrates black hair in all its glory. Showmax Original Life With Kelly Khumalo Launching 6 August 2020, New Netflix Movie This Week: The Old Guard, It’s Raining Weddings on ‘Rhythm City’ & ‘Scandal!’, Shane Eagles Shakes Twitter With his Boner. Go off, @YvonneOrji! The Insecure star gets a packed Howard Theatre rolling with laughter as she brings her razor-sharp wit and confidence to the stage in her first HBO comedy special. Cheers to you today and everyday @issarae! The word “Hair” alone evokes emotions for women the world over, and more particularly, black women who have now, more than ever, started embracing their natural hair. Your email will be shared with mycleo.tv and subject to its. Biography. On the one hand, it seeks to satiate the taste of fans who’ve clamored to know more intimately the man behind the jokes – the funny ones and the ones that landed him on the throes of cancel culture recently. (You know you LOVE IT!) The actress and comedian is bringing all the laughs in her first hour-long, HBO comedy special, Momma I Made It. The hitmaker had a cameo role on the Netflix original Blood and Water, which went on to get renewed for a second season. To say that it is Nasty C’s season would be an understatement. ❤️ https://t.co/RGvdAq7m4O. I will never NOT have a body roll ready for you or unceremoniously (and unsolicitedly) serenade you. Thickleeyonce disclosed that Rihanna was her first hair inspiration, but because her hair wasn’t growing fast enough, she found pieces of weave and used superglue to stick them to her hair, really highlighting what women had to go through in order to feel accepted by society. The project is written and executive produced by Yvonne Orji herself, directed by Chris Robinson and executive produced by Michelle Caputo and Shannon Hartman. And then, there’s the time Orji serenaded Rae for her 35th birthday. All Rights Reserved. My daughter turned 27 at the end of August, so to celebrate ... Tory Burch by far is one of my favorite female designers. “This is how I got my start. HBO has released the official trailer for Yvonne Orji’s Momma I Made It comedy special.. 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The whole show was such a good vibe that right now we are basically ready to give the good sis our money as soon as her looming book, Bamboozled by Jesus: How God Tricked Me into Life of My Dreams, lands. A special about the man is hot property. We can’t get enough of these two — off-screen, that is! Thulo said that the three words she would use to describe her hair journey would be “royal, enough and beautiful” while Kachienga said her three words are, “diverse, exciting and vivacious” adding, “when you have THAT hairstyle, it gives you the oomph and confidence to take on any environment you’re in”. Your email address will not be published. Copyright © 2020 CLEO TV. I'm FirstLadyB, and I'm using my digital space to celebrate and inspire women to live their best life through faith! Granted, on the previous season of the hit HBO series, which aired in South Africa on 1Magic (channel 103), she was hella moody and a tad high-horsey now that she’s booed up with that yummy Asian bae Andrew. The comedy special, which will have you laughing for an hour, 2 minutes and 29 seconds straight, is a refreshing addition to the culture. Yvonne Orji’s Momma, I Made It! Celebrities Who Proudly Rock (Their) Natural Hair, Karen Finney to Host TV One’s Town Hall ‘Represent The Vote: Our Voice, Our Future”, Chef Jernard’s Ribeye Steak Stir Fry: “It’s All In the Wrist”, Addressing Mental Health in the Black Community. On ‘Momma, I Made It‘, which is now available for streaming on Showmax, she’s finally doing nothing but bringing the damn jokes. Get the latest news in your inbox. Both celebrating and poking fun at her strict formative Nigerian-American upbringing, Orji shares her unique journey from pre-med to comedy, talks about parental pressures to get married, and takes us along to Lagos to meet her family and friends. The hourlong HBO special showcases Orji’s immense skill set … Follow her on Instagram (www.instagram.com/leanilaphotos). Radebe, who has floor-length locks, said that one of her first memories of her hair being politicized was in high school, where teachers told her she couldn’t wear her natural hair because it was too ‘excitable’. He’s a big Hollywood star with a massive career and the highest-paid comedian in the world. RELATED: 3 SOUTH AFRICAN NATURAL HAIR INFLUENCERS YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT. The Durban-born rapper documented his trip to Japan earlier this year where he was accompanied by his entourage. Following the release of his third project Zulu Man With Some Power, real name Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo is slated to premiere a 48-minute documentary with the streaming service Netflix. In addition to Boity Thulo, the group, led by Anele Mdoda, included Naledi Radebe (lifestyle content creator), Lerato Seuoe (ex cosmo beauty editor and expert), ThickLeeyonce (content creator), Moozlie (musician) and Adera Kachienga (model & Halo Heritage ambassador). SIX AFRICAN QUEER TITLES TO STREAM ON SHOWMAX RIGHT NOW, 5 COMEDY SHOWS TO WATCH ON NETFLIX SOUTH AFRICA, 5 BANGERS TO PEEP NOW – NOMCEBO, JAZZDISCIPLES & MORE, 3 SOUTH AFRICAN NATURAL HAIR INFLUENCERS YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT. As a young girl grows into a woman, as fashion trends change, as seasons change, one thing remains true throughout – hair is more than aesthetics and more importantly, there are no rules to our hair. In 2018, Hart had been announced as the host for the 2019 Oscars, but was forced to retreat after a series of older, homophobic tweets resurfaced. Gina loves social media and writing about extraordinary, black women because representation matters. All Rights Reserved. HBO has released the official trailer for Yvonne Orji’s Momma I Made It comedy special. He got to experience the Asian culture while bring his African flavour to Japanese shores. Everything about it – from Yvonne Orji distilling her Nigerian-American heritage to Yvonne Orji, a comedian, actress and woman of colour who’s an African immigrant in America, being given a platform to take charge and share her craft, is the content we want to see splashed everywhere.

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