Karama Horne is a culture journalist, podcaster, host, and critic parked at the intersection of geekdom and diversity. She has bylines at Marvel.com, Rotten Tomatoes, NERDIST, The Wrap, and OkayAfrica. Her first novel, Protectors of Wakanda: A History and Training Manual for the Dora Milaje, was published in Fall 2022. She is the host of podcasts THEBLERDGURL Podcast and Pop Paranormal with TRVL Channel.
By Karama Horne
How Disney teamed with Kugali on 'Iwájú' to bring sci-fi Nigeria to life
Kugali issued a challenge. Disney accepted.
By Karama Horne
![A girl and a boy and a lizard run through a high-tech Lagos marketplace in the animated film "Iwájú".](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00pZbIKACl4pZSvInhJRzat/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1709117268.jpg)
![A girl and a boy and a lizard run through a high-tech Lagos marketplace in the animated film "Iwájú".](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00pZbIKACl4pZSvInhJRzat/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1709117268.jpg)
Sasheer Zamata talks 'Agatha: Coven of Chaos' and 'The First Woman'
Witches play a part in the new MCU series and her latest comedy special.
By Karama Horne
![Sasheer Zamata poses in an orange jumpsuit.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/056c5LaMCxGsDbRXSDrLqzT/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1691596424.jpg)
![Sasheer Zamata poses in an orange jumpsuit.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/056c5LaMCxGsDbRXSDrLqzT/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1691596424.jpg)
'Survival of the Thickest' review: Think 'Sex and the City' but more fun, and more inclusive
Can Michelle Buteau's rom-sitcom stick the landing?
By Karama Horne
![Michelle Buteau checks out a plus-sized lingerie collection in "Survival of the Thickest."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05lms4clFb2jIgwyyqTtLzq/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1689196901.jpg)
![Michelle Buteau checks out a plus-sized lingerie collection in "Survival of the Thickest."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05lms4clFb2jIgwyyqTtLzq/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1689196901.jpg)
Spider-Punk is the real hero of 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'
Daniel Kaluuya brings edge and revolt to the multiverse.
By Karama Horne
![Spider-Punk rocks out in "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07DEvAVwmV2s0yFRnfmlYfD/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1685734432.jpg)
![Spider-Punk rocks out in "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07DEvAVwmV2s0yFRnfmlYfD/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1685734432.jpg)
Screenwriter Akela Cooper on how TikTok led to 'M3GAN' Unrated
Plus, the gory differences between the two versions.
By Karama Horne
![A man, a woman, and a man dressed up like a M3GAN doll smile at a movie premiere.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0674tLq7Qvwzhgw4JPw8nBa/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1679071405.jpg)
![A man, a woman, and a man dressed up like a M3GAN doll smile at a movie premiere.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0674tLq7Qvwzhgw4JPw8nBa/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1679071405.jpg)
'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' review: A fun, yet crowded sequel that has trouble finding its footing
Is it better than the first movie? Or does it at least best 'Black Adam'?
By Karama Horne
![Adam Brody, Meagan Good, Zachary Levi, Grace Caroline Currey, and Ross Butler in Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01ibmthaeAUxNCfFZ4tydQy/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1678997953.jpg)
![Adam Brody, Meagan Good, Zachary Levi, Grace Caroline Currey, and Ross Butler in Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01ibmthaeAUxNCfFZ4tydQy/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1678997953.jpg)
Jada Pinkett-Smith's 'African Queens: Njinga' tells the story of the original Woman King
Emotional re-enactments bring Njinga to life.
By Karama Horne
![Njinga (ADESUWA ONI), Ndambi (ESHE ASANTE), Kambu (CHIPO KUREYA) & Funji (MARILYN NNADABE) in "African Queens: Njinga."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/041MIalmdu9c7PQVqK9l1pS/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1676056848.jpg)
![Njinga (ADESUWA ONI), Ndambi (ESHE ASANTE), Kambu (CHIPO KUREYA) & Funji (MARILYN NNADABE) in "African Queens: Njinga."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/041MIalmdu9c7PQVqK9l1pS/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1676056848.jpg)
'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' hints at a Dora Milaje story that could have been
The comics' high-tech wetworks squad was reimagined for the screen.
By Karama Horne
![Three bald, Black women in intricate armor, members of the Wakandan Dora Milaje, stepping into the light from the dark.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03ts7iyLV4mfYBUJ17WjGOv/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1668756614.jpg)
![Three bald, Black women in intricate armor, members of the Wakandan Dora Milaje, stepping into the light from the dark.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03ts7iyLV4mfYBUJ17WjGOv/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1668756614.jpg)
'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's mid-credit scene explained: Was that in the comics?
Well, no. But also, sort of.
By Karama Horne
![The Black Panther of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0439vyTAqCPF0MMP52fXjU5/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1668015815.jpg)
![The Black Panther of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0439vyTAqCPF0MMP52fXjU5/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1668015815.jpg)
#RecastTChalla campaign is not what you think
How love for ‘Black Panther’s main character is dividing a fandom.
By Karama Horne
![Chadwick Boseman at the European premiere of "Black Panther" in London on February 8, 2018.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03x5JOCnCnzybTJypQQYRGy/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1661354396.jpg)
![Chadwick Boseman at the European premiere of "Black Panther" in London on February 8, 2018.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03x5JOCnCnzybTJypQQYRGy/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1661354396.jpg)