On behalf of Omusana Review, I am delighted to present an interview with Richard Mudariki, artist and founder of artHarare Gallery. Mudariki is a well-respected artist whose paintings have been showcased in Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art and OSART Gallery in Milan. Over the...
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AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH CURATOR PHIN JENNINGS OF RISE ART: A Discussion of Nelson Makamo’s Solo Exhibition in London
Omusana Review is delighted to present an exclusive interview with Phin Jennings of Rise Art, an online gallery that champions contemporary artists. Rise Art works to expand representation and access through online exhibitions as well as physical programming. Currently, Rise Art is hosting a...
Omusana Review is delighted to interview Teesa Bahana, the director of 32 Degrees East Ugandan Arts Trust. Bahana is one of the most inspiring voices in Uganda, leading a non-profit organization that champions the professional development of contemporary artists on the continent. Art’s role...
Daudi Karungi is one of the most respected figures in Contemporary Art. As director of Afriart gallery, and Kampala Art Biennale, Karungi has built a formidable reputation of bringing visibility to artists living and working in Africa.
Katasi E. Kironde is the founder of Elevate 256, a diaspora based organization that promotes Ugandan culture and history. In this interview, Katasi discusses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Ugandans. Also, she looks at the act of social distancing and how it has affected family health and grieving rituals. Lastly, we discuss the ingenuity and flexibility Elevate 256 has found in using its digital platform to keep people connected.
All across the world, we’re seeing the destructive power of the Covid-19 pandemic. African economies face a daunting task to curb the spread of the disease and also protect livelihoods. To their credit African leaders took decisive measures to protect the public. They lock...
Arnold Birungi is one of Uganda’s most prolific artists. His work is in high demand by both galleries and individual collectors. What makes Birungi’s artwork so distinct and appealing is its relatable subject matter. Whether it’s a rural scene or a city scene, or...
Kalaf Epalanga is an Angolan musician, writer, and journalist best known as a member of the popular music group Buraka Som Sistema. Buraka Som Sistema, which was founded in Lisbon, introduced Kuduro –a fusion of techno and Angolan dance music- to a worldwide audience....
Interview With Author Leye Adenle Mr. Leye Adenle is a Nigerian-British author, who has just released a thrilling novel titled: When Trouble Sleeps. Through email correspondence, Mr. Adenle was able to discuss the process of writing and where he draws his inspiration. Below are...
Unemployment is one of the biggest challenges facing young people in Uganda. Many of them are educated and qualified but they lack job opportunities to earn an income. During a visit to the country in 2017, I had an interesting conversation on how young...