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Insecure's Yvonne Orji to host an HBO variety special
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Orji, host of this year's Amazon Yearly Departed special, is writing and executive producing an HBO special that would "incorporate comedy elements beyond traditional stand up and would dive into the Nigerian-American experience," according to Variety. Oprah Winfrey and David Oyelowo would serve as executive producers. Orji previously starred in the 2020 HBO standup special Momma, I Made It!
TOPICS: Yvonne Orji, HBO, Untitled Yvonne Orji HBO Special, David Oyelowo, Oprah Winfrey
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