Black, Brilliant and Bold
TV Show · Documentary

Black Brilliant & Bold honours the brilliance of Black women who rise, lead, and inspire. These are testaments to courage, ambition, and breaking every glass ceiling. Featuring Angélique Kidjo, Ayra Starr, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, President Sahle‑Work Zewde, Mayor Karen Bass, Virginie Besson-Silla and Mellody Hobson.

2025 · 31m

Season 1

  • Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
    EPISODE 2
    Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
    Formerly the World Bank MD and twice Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is today the first woman and first African to lead the World Trade Organisation (WTO), driving global inclusive growth and transformation.
    24m
  • Angélique Kidjo
    EPISODE 3
    Angélique Kidjo
    Benin-born global icon Angélique Kidjo, a five-time Grammy winner and the first Black African artist on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, uses her bold voice for global advocacy.
    30m
  • President Sahle‑Work Zewde
    EPISODE 4
    President Sahle‑Work Zewde
    Ethiopia’s first woman President, Sahle-Work Zewde leads with vision and grace, advancing gender equality and breaking barriers for women in leadership across Africa.
    29m
  • Virginie Besson-Silla
    EPISODE 5
    Virginie Besson-Silla
    Senegalese-French-born accomplished film producer Virginie Besson-Silla redefines cinema with global blockbusters like Lucy and The Lady, spotlighting diverse stories and a bold vision.
    28m
  • Mayor Karen Bass
    EPISODE 6
    Mayor Karen Bass
    LA Mayor Karen Bass breaks new ground as the city's first Black woman mayor, championing marginalised communities, equity, social justice, and transformative leadership.
    26m

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Black, Brilliant and Bold

Documentary

Black Brilliant & Bold honours the brilliance of Black women who rise, lead, and inspire. These are testaments to courage, ambition, and breaking every glass ceiling. Featuring Angélique Kidjo, Ayra Starr, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, President Sahle‑Work Zewde, Mayor Karen Bass, Virginie Besson-Silla and Mellody Hobson.

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Released
2025
Rated
TV-G
© 2025 EbonyLife Media

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English
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English (CC)

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Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.
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  • Gambia
  • Ghana
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  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
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  • Namibia
  • Niger (English)
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  • Saudi Arabia
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