Wyatt Cenac to Host New TV Doc Series

Funnyman Wyatt Cenac is taking on a new role this January, hosting the latest season of public TV channel World’s AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange. Each AfroPoP episode showcases an independent film centered around the intriguing tales of the Diaspora and African culture. Suggested Reading Why Michael B. Jordan’s Oscar Win Isn’t Feeling the Love…

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AfroPoP’s upcoming films range from a documentary on the pioneering 1980s alternative-rock group Fishbone to one filmmaker’s introspective journey through Brazil. AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange airs every Sunday on the 24-hour public documentary channel World.

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