Film + TV
18 February 2020
Tributes Pour Out In Remembrance of Ugandan 'Queen of Katwe' Actor Nikita Pearl Waligwa
The 15-year-old star passed away on Sunday after a battle with brain cancer.
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Arts + Culture
25 May 2017
In Conversation: Abiola Oke With David Oyelowo Part 3
Award winning actor David Oyelowo dialogues with OkayAfrica CEO Abiola Oke. This is part 3 of 3.
Exclusives
11 May 2017
In Conversation: Abiola Oke With David Oyelowo
Award winning actor David Oyelowo dialogues with OkayAfrica CEO Abiola Oke.
Arts + Culture
20 October 2016
Mira Nair on Bringing Uganda to the Big Screen in Disney’s ‘Queen of Katwe’
We speak with 'Queen of Katwe' director Mira Nair about the politics of African narratives, afrobeat in her new movie and more.
Style
17 October 2016
Take a Moment to Revel in Lupita’s Headwrap Game
Lupita did not come to Hollywood to play. Take a look at N'yongo's excellent headwrap style.
Video
26 September 2016
Meet Lupita Nyong’o’s Rap Star Alter Ego, Troublemaker
You need to see Lupita Nyong’o spit bars over this Nas classic.
Arts + Culture
23 September 2016
Review: The Queen of Katwe Transcends the Disney Africa Movie
Lupita Nyong'o, David Oyelowo, a deft director and a handful of amazing child actors make Queen of Katwe a film worth seeing.
Video
23 September 2016
Lupita Nyong’o Stars in the Music Video for Queen of Katwe’s “#1 Spice”
Disney's 'Queen of Katwe' is sharing a new music video for the opening song from it’s soundtrack—“#1 Spice” by Young Cardamom & HAB.
Film + TV
22 September 2016
Lupita Nyong’o is Just Like Us, Geeks Out Over Beyoncé
Watch Lupita Nyong'o talk her new movie, Queen of Katwe, and meeting Beyoncé and Jay Z on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
News
15 September 2016
Lupita Nyong’o Is a Dewy Autumn Goddess on Her Third Cover for Vogue
The ‘Queen of Katwe” actress kindly invites us to experience her family’s village in Kenya through her eyes in the October issue of Vogue.
Film + TV
13 September 2016
Ugandan Disney Exec on Bringing 'Queen of Katwe' to Life
Tendo Nagenda, Disney’s executive vice president of production, speaks on the commitment to tell stories authentically with 'Queen of Katwe.'
Arts + Culture
10 September 2016
TIFF 2016: The Ultimate Guide to African Movies at the Toronto International Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival has its eyes tuned to the Continent. Here's 20 African films and documentaries to watch out for at TIFF 2016.
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