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Exhibits of the natural beauty of gourds and birds

From an artistic point of view, William D. Houek’s displays at AKA Gallery are extremely innovative and uniquely relevant to his audience. The architect, who has a strong passion for painting and wa [ … ]

 

The Ugandan’s lonely voice

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If deserving movies can reach international audiences, they will raise the bar on the level of quality we expect from local films

Amidst the glitz and glam of the recently concluded African Academy Movie Awards (AMAA), Uganda had a sole representative, appropriately titled, The Ugandan, directed by [ … ]

 

Mombasa

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The hot and breezy gateway to East Africa

The city of Mombasa on the southeast coast of Kenya charms its way into your system with its tranquillity, Arabic influences, friendly people and gorgeous beaches combined with a buzz of life and traffic from one of the biggest ports in the region.

With ar [ … ]

 

Textile boldness

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`Tuwaye’ captures African cultural diversity and spirit

Tuwaye’ loosely means `let’s converse’ in the Luganda language of central Uganda. An exhibition titled `Tuwaye’ at AKA Gallery in Kampala is designed to achieve exactly that. The artist, Helen Nabukenya, wants the viewers of her work to have c [ … ]

 

Who do you think you are?

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Facebook profile pictures become works of art

Pop art, as art that is inspired by pop culture is called, is taking over social media; twitter, skype, facebook etcetera. Though it is not yet a fad among local artists, Paul Ndema has made it the subject matter of his ongoing exhibition at Afriart gal [ … ]

 

Chinua Achebe dead at 82

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Internationally celebrated Nigerian Author, founding father of African fiction and literary titan, Chinua Achebe died March 21 in Boston, aged 82.

Chinua Achebe was a novelist, poet, professor, and critic. He was best known for his first novel and magnum opus, `Things Fall Apart’, which is the most [ … ]

 

Beauty within

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Nommo gallery pays tribute to the Woman with odd exhibition

As a way to pay tribute to the woman, Nommo Gallery is hosting a women’s art exhibition. The featured artists are Enock Mukiibi, Edison Mugalu,  Yussuf  Ssali, James Ssesalire, Pauline Akiror and Stephen Mugula whose works appear  either i [ … ]

 

Sekasiko’s unfinished talent

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Suave and mature, the artist’s vibrant palette is still hard to pin down

He is known by his peers to be elusive, rarely showing up even at the opening events of his art exhibitions but Emmanuel Sekasiko still retains unique ways of making a great impression on the art world. His palette of vibrant [ … ]

 

Going live best in Kigali

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Keko, Camp Mulla upstaged at African dances festival

Seasoned Rwandan singer Makanyaga and his band started off the 8th edition of the Pan-African Dance Festival (FESPAD) in Kigali on Feb. 24 in style, bringing back the old school flavoured live guitar and experienced BVGs who could also dance. But [ … ]

 
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