What is #blackAF about? The new Netflix show from black-ish creator Kenya Barris

#blackAF is the Netflix show about Kenya Barris’ life (Picture: Gabriel Delerme)

Kenya Barris is bringing a new comedy to the world and this time it is going to be #blackAF.

For the first time, the black-ish producer is the star of his own show as it makes its way to Netflix.

And unlike his other shows such as mixed-ish, this show takes a lot of direct inspiration from Kenya’s own life as a father of six children.

So here’s all you need to know about the show and who joins him to make up the cast.

What is #blackAF on Netflix?

#blackAF is the new series from Hollywood write and producer Kenya Barris – the guy responsible for hit shows black-ish and mixed-ish as well as the films Girls Trip and Barbershop: The Final Cut.

The Hollywood producer plays himself and has Rashida Jones playing his wife (Picture: Gabriel Delerme)

The official synopsis reads: ‘Kenya Barris and his family navigate relationships, race and culture while grappling with their newfound success in this comedy series.

Indeed, the show is a fictionalised look into his own home life with his six kids, and it is nothing like the wholesome network TV shows he is famous for creating.

It is set in a world where comedy writer Kenya Barris leaves the broadcast TV arena behind after he bags a development deal with Netflix.

Iman Benson stars as the eldest child in the comedy (Picture: Courtesy of Netflix)

Yep, it’s a real case of art imitates life with this one.

Who is in the #blackAF cast?

Kenya Barris as himself while Parks and Recreation star Rashida Jones plays his wife Joya Barris.

Uncle Buck’s Iman Benson is Drea Barris, with Genneya Walton playing Chloe Barris.

Kenya is the producer behind successful shows like black-ish and mixed-ish (Picture: Netflix)

Bright star Scarlet Spencer is Izzy Barris and black-ish star Justin Claiorne plays Papa ‘Pops’ Barris

Ravi Cabo-Conyers is the adorable Kam Barris while Richard Gardenhire Jr. makes his debut as Brooklyn Barris.

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There are also some guest appearances from Tyler Perry, Issa Rae, Ava DuVeray and Lena Waithe.

#blackAF is available to stream now on Netflix.

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