Forget 'House of Cards!' 8 must-see African shows you NEED to watch

By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, for CNN

Updated 1127 GMT (1927 HKT) February 19, 2015

The Pearl of Africa is a beautifully shot seven-part series from Swedish filmmaker Jonny von Wallstrom. It showcases the highly emotive story of Cleo, a 27-year-old trans woman born biologically male. Shot over 18 months, it takes viewers on an intimate journey with the courageous transgender woman as she searches for answers about her identity, family and the country she was born in.
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"The Pearl of Africa" – The Pearl of Africa is a beautifully shot seven-part series from Swedish filmmaker Jonny von Wallstrom. It showcases the highly emotive story of Cleo, a 27-year-old trans woman born biologically male. Shot over 18 months, it takes viewers on an intimate journey with the courageous transgender woman as she searches for answers about her identity, family and the country she was born in.
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"An African City" web series tells the story of five accomplished women who've returned to their native Ghana after living overseas.
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"An African City" – "An African City" web series tells the story of five accomplished women who've returned to their native Ghana after living overseas.
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