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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two companies – Gestures, a creative furniture manufacturer based in Uganda, and bkvv Architecten, a renowned architectural firm based in the Netherlands with extensive experience in climate-friendly design across Europe and Africa are embarking on an ambitious project to develop adaptable, sustainable furniture tailored …

BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | “A Legend,” a Chinese domestic epic drama starring action movie icon Jackie Chan, came up third in the box office chart on the Chinese mainland on Wednesday, the first day of its screening. The film pocketed 6.67 million yuan (934,959 U.S. dollars) on Wednesday. With …

LOS ANGELES | Xinhua |  In the wake of President Joe Biden’s shaky performance during a recent presidential debate, a rift has emerged among Hollywood’s elite regarding his continued candidacy. While many of Biden’s celebrity backers continue their support, some previously fervent supporters, like Damon Lindelof and Barry Diller, have …

ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | As the fifth edition of KLA ART takes place next month under the theme `Care Instructions’, Dominic Muwanguzi looks back on the past editions of the festival and how they have been able to unleash a new era in public art in Kampala The theme for …

BEIJING, China | Xinhua | Sam Quah’s latest crime thriller, “A Place Called Silence,” is experiencing robust box office revenue growth in the Chinese mainland, following the success of his 2019 hit “Sheep Without a Shepherd.” According to box office tracker Maoyan, the film grossed 111.71 million yuan on Saturday, …

With its theme of celebrating and preserving indigenous social-cultural heritage and identity, while promoting professionalism in the way art is produced and displayed, the gallery is ready to complement the fast-growing Kampala contemporary art scene ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The Kampala contemporary art scene is getting more interesting, exciting and …

Known as “The Kenyan Poet”, Njeri Wangari is recognized for her pioneering work in African poetry blogging. Wangari’s journey into poetry began in 2004, coinciding with the emergence of spoken word performance in Kenya. She is considered one of Africa’s first contemporary poets and one of Kenya’s earliest spoken word …

MOSCOW | TASS | US rapper Kanye West has arrived in Moscow, producer Yana Rudkovskaya reported via her Telegram channel. “Kanye West is already in Moscow! This is super news! He stopped in the very heart of the capital! Fingers crossed on the Luzhniki show! I’ll bet if it takes …

Artist uses line and colour to tame his emotions on canvas but also exploits the same technique to connect with his audience ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | An encounter with Paul Kasambeko Kaspa‘s paintings showing in a solo exhibition titled Tamed Emotions reveals his growth on canvas. The artist previously known …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Celebrated Ugandan radio and TV host Karitas Karisimbi is set to return to television with a reality TV Talk Show titled My Story. The show, which will air on Pearl Magic Prime on DStv and GOtv, delves into the lives of individuals who have …