Meet the Queen of Soul in Genius: Aretha
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Genius: Aretha takes a bow

Genius: Aretha on National Geographic (DStv channel 181) takes the Queen of Soul from childhood to the world stage as she raises her voice for civil rights and personal expression

From Wednesday, 30 June on National Geographic (DStv channel 181) at 21:00
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Highlights 01 July 2021
Cynthia Erivo becomes Aretha Franklin in Genius: Aretha

Cynthia Erivo talks about becoming Aretha, from coming to grips with the character, to performing her music live on set

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Highlights 17 June 2021
Inside the mind of Genius: Aretha

Little Ree’s doll, battling COVID, and understanding Aretha – Suzan-Lori Parks, Executive Producer, writer and showrunner of Genius: Aretha on National Geographic (DStv channel 181) takes us inside the show, coming soon to DStv

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On your Screen 10 June 2021
Genius: Aretha Will Premiere on National Geographic Across Africa

The third season of the limited series will premiere on National Geographic across Africa

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Highlights 10 June 2021
Dressing a legend: The costumes of Genius: Aretha

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