You’re probably going to see Patrick Mahomes‘ wife Brittany on your TV screens today if you’re watching the AFC Championship Game between the Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens game.
16.01.2024 - 13:47 / variety.com
Brent Lang Executive Editor WhatsApp and Giannis Antetokounmpo are teaming up to release“Ugo: A Homecoming Story,” an original documentary that takes fans along as the Greek-Nigerian NBA superstar returns to Nigeria for the first time. The film is directed by Rick Famuyiwa, the filmmaker behind “Dope” and “The Mandalorian,” and will be available to view on YouTube and in select markets on Prime Video starting Jan. 16.
Itis WhatsApp’s latest feature-length documentary. The service previously released the 2022 short film “Naija Odyssey.” Both films examine topics like family bonds, cultural discovery and personal identity. “Ugo” gets its title after Antetokounmpo’s Nigerian birth name.
The film is a fly-on-the-wall account of Antetokounmpo’s inaugural visit to his homeland, where he is accompanied by his mother, who emigrated from Nigeria to Greece 35 years ago. Together, they delve into their family’s heritage and Nigerian traditions, strengthening Antetokounmpo’s connection to his culture. Antetokounmpo plays for the Milwaukee Bucks and is widely considered to be one of the greatest power forwards in the history of the game.
“Growing up in Greece, my Nigerian culture was something my mother made sure we carried with us, but I was never lucky enough to have a direct experience in my homeland,” Antetokounmpo said. “Thankfully WhatsApp helped me stay connected to my family and roots, allowing me to create my own unique version of heritage. To be able to travel back to where she was born, and build a new Nigerian family, has been one of my most rewarding experiences, and only made me more proud of the many cultures that make me who I am.
You’re probably going to see Patrick Mahomes‘ wife Brittany on your TV screens today if you’re watching the AFC Championship Game between the Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens game.
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