Name: Black, Brilliant and Bold
Released: 2025-11-27T08:00:00.000Z

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

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
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
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
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
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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