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AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH CURATOR PHIN JENNINGS OF RISE ART: A Discussion of Nelson Makamo’s Solo Exhibition in London

ByEditorAugust 17, 2022August 17, 2022

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...

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Building Art Centres in Africa: An Interview with Teesa Bahana

ByEditorOctober 25, 2021January 11, 2022

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...

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How Daudi Karungi is Bringing Visibility to African Artists?

ByEditorFebruary 16, 2021February 16, 2021

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.

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Interview with Katasi E Kironde of Elevate 256

ByEditorJune 28, 2020June 29, 2020

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.

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The pandemic and African Economies

ByEditorMay 21, 2020June 5, 2020

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...

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The Impact of Covid-19 on Daily Life

ByEditorMay 4, 2020June 20, 2020

This interview with Anna Katenta, a ugandan-american public health liaison, looks at the disruption brought by Covid-19. She gives us a first hand account of how her daily life and routine has been transformed by the pandemic.

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Interview With Ugandan Artist Arnold Birungi

ByEditorAugust 11, 2019August 11, 2019

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...

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Interview with Angolan Musician Kalaf Epalanga

ByEditorJune 26, 2019June 26, 2019

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....

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Interview With Author Leye Adenle

ByEditorOctober 31, 2018November 17, 2020

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...

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On African Education

ByEditorAugust 14, 2018January 12, 2022

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...