A national art treasure goes unnoticed Uganda’s commemoration of 50 years of Independence saw the grandest celebration of national pride. The media hype, national gatherings in all districts, well-crafted speeches by government officials, branding the city with that famous Uganda@50 logo, even a special currency designed for the event. The …
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New York, United States | AFP | There’s no doubt which side the fashion world supported during the US presidential campaign. For years, First Lady Michelle Obama and Democrats’ vanquished presidential candidate Hillary Clinton have been favorites with fashion designers who dressed them in clothes aimed at evoking their values. …
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Polish stars Mateusz ‘Bboy Mefo’ Godlewski of Polskee Flavor and Kasia ‘Bgirl Venka’ Godlewska of Raw Bgirls crew are among the guest stars for the 6th annual Break-Fast Jam breakdance finals set for the YMCA in Wandegeya on Saturday and Sunday. The Polish breakdance aces, who will also be on the …
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Samuel Lucas Lubyogo aka Levixone is a gospel artist who says his tough childhood has shaped his desire to give back to the less privileged in society. He spoke to The Independent’s Nicole Namubiru about being raised in a family of ten siblings, being the only one from his …
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It turns out that many people are clueless about what they really want to be; that what they are has been conditioned by external influences. These could be society, peers, friends, family pressures, and more. Norwegian artist Eirik Jarl Trondsen once belonged to this lot. He worked for years with …
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Old, as they say, is gold. And Epa Binamungu is the quintessential image of this age-old adage, writes Joseph Ondiek. For four days, from 28 October to 31 October, 2016, Binamungu showcased his latest collection of artwork in an exhibition dubbed `Paying Tribute to Small Forms’ and held at the …
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Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates | AFP | A dome-less mosque designed by a Bangladeshi woman architect and a Beirut institute by the late Zaha Hadid were among six projects awarded the Aga Khan Award for Architecture Sunday. The prestigious prize was awarded at a ceremony in Al-Ain oasis city, in …
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Visual artists from the East African region in historic exhibit On the 14th of this month, Nommo Gallery in Nakasero awoke from its slumber as visual artists from the East African region gathered in a historic painting exhibition under the rubric of cultural diversity. This show was a translation of …
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Diane founded Amooti.org, an online market place that provides easy access to African-inspired art, culture, fashion and other products over the Internet. The business gives gifted and inspired people a platform to share their talents and culture, while getting income for their work. All they need to do is get …
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London, United Kingdom | AFP | Paul Beatty has became the first US author to win the Man Booker Prize for his novel “The Sellout”, which the novelist said should not be read as a “mono-directional” take on race. The jury behind the world’s most prestigious English-language literary award said …
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