INTERVIEW: How ‘Phat Girlz’ propelled body positivity, Afrobeats – Filmmaker, Nnegest Likké

Nineteen years ago, trailblazing Hollywood filmmaker Nnegest Olufunmilayo Likké’s debut film, ‘Phat Girlz’, bounced its big, beautiful, curvy storyline into theatres, determined to make history.

And what a history it made! ‘Phat Girlz’ not only captivated viewers with its compelling storyline and celebration of self-love but also left an indelible mark on global black cinema and bridged the cultural gap between Africans and African Americans.

Released globally on 7 April…