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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 03: Actress Pearl Thusi attends the 24th New York African Film Opening Night at Walter Reade Theater on May 3, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 03:  Actress Pearl Thusi attends the 24th New York African Film Opening Night at Walter Reade Theater on May 3, 2017 in New York City.  (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 03: Actress Pearl Thusi attends the 24th New York African Film Opening Night at Walter Reade Theater on May 3, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 03:  Actress Pearl Thusi attends the 24th New York African Film Opening Night at Walter Reade Theater on May 3, 2017 in New York City.  (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 03: Actress Pearl Thusi attends the 24th New York African Film Opening Night at Walter Reade Theater on May 3, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 03:  Actress Pearl Thusi attends the 24th New York African Film Opening Night at Walter Reade Theater on May 3, 2017 in New York City.  (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 03: Director Akin Omotoso attends the 24th New York African Film Opening Night at Walter Reade Theater on May 3, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 03:  Director Akin Omotoso attends the 24th New York African Film Opening Night at Walter Reade Theater on May 3, 2017 in New York City.  (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)