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Peter Andre Defends 'Jafaican' Amid Cultural Appropriation Criticism

The film, now available for a 48-hour free screening, faced backlash but was developed with input from Jamaican artists and is already set to have a sequel.

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British-Australian media personality Peter Andre stars in 'Jafaican'. (Radioactive Pictures; Getty)
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Overview

  • Peter Andre stars in 'Jafaican,' a film about a London crook impersonating a Jamaican gangster, which has drawn criticism for cultural appropriation.
  • Director Fredi Nwaka announced a 48-hour free Vimeo screening to let audiences form their own opinions about the film.
  • The filmmakers emphasized a three-year production process involving consultation with Jamaican artists like Oliver Samuels and reggae icon Sizzla Kalonji.
  • Andre and Nwaka revealed plans for a sequel with a new setting and characters, continuing the franchise despite the controversy.
  • Alison Hammond, of Jamaican descent, publicly supported the film, sharing that she and her Jamaican family enjoyed it.