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Breaking Film-News: Gaston Kaboré announces shooting of sequel to Wend Kuuni and Buud Yam for 2012
Gaston Kabore, acclaimed filmmaker, former decade long director of national cinematography of Burkina Faso as well as secretary general of the Pan-African Federation of Filmmakers (FEPACI) from 1985 to 1997, revealed at todays Master Class during the Talent Campus Durban, that he will shot the sequel to his two award winning films Wend Kuuni (1992)…
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“Embracing Opacity” Interview with Ntone Edjabe (Chimurenga Magazine)
Ntone Edjabe is the founder and editor of Chimurenga, a literary magazine produced in Cape Town focusing on contemporary African politics and popular culture. The title Chimurenga refers to the Shona word for ‘struggle’ as well as to a popular music genre in Zimbabwe. In this conversation on July 14th 2011, Edjabe looks back at…
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Revisiting Looted Nigerian Nok Terracotta Sculptures in Louvre/Musée du Quai Branly, Paris
Article by Kwame Opoku. After reviewing the great Ekpo Eyo’s last book Masterpieces of Nigerian Art which included images of the looted Nok sculptures, he writes, he felt the need to revisit these remarkable pieces that the French were allowed to keep by the Nigerian government.n|+| Full Text Article as pdf (including pictures) “His attitude…
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Handing-Over of the Namibian Movie Collection to Hon. Minister Kaapanda
On Monday, 18 July 2011, AfricAvenir, FNCC andJoe Vision Production has officially handed over a complete version of the Namibian Movie Collection to the Hon. Minister of Information and Communication Technology J. Kaapanda. The speech was read by Mvula ya Nangolo, special advisor to the Minister, on behalf of the Minister.n|+| Speech (pdf)
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Film Screening: The World According to Ion B. NOT TO BE MISSED! FNCC, 17.8.2011, 18.30h
As part of the Eden Street No 1 Exhibition, AfricAvenir and the Camel Stable Art Studio present the documentary: THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ION B. The film will be shown on Wednesday, 17 August, 18h30, at the FNCC. Free entry. Romania: 2009, 60 minutes, PGDirector: Alexander NanauAwards: International Emmy 2010, Best Documentary Cape Winelands Film…
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No. 1 Eden Street – A Home Décor and Design Exhibition, FNCC Gallery, 1 August 6.30 p.m.
From Monday, 1 August, 18h30, the FNCC Gallery will be presenting the exhibition "No. 1 Eden Street – A Home Décor and Design Exhibition". Imagine a home fully furnished with designer objects and furniture, made in Namibia: Welcome at No. 1 Eden Street! A team of creative individuals, mostly members of the Camel Stable Art…
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“It’s a Family Affair” – A Free Your Mind Comedy Show
On Tuesday, 23 August, 18h30 the FNCC will be presenting “It’s a Family Affair”, a guest performance by the Free Your Mind! Comedians, commissioned for “No. 1 Eden Street” – a home décor and design installation in the FNCC gallery. nJoin this truly controversial, funny and desperate family of misfits in their lounge on No.…
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6 juillet 1971 – 6 juillet 2011. Célébration de 40 ans de publications internationales du Prince Kum’a Ndumbe III à la Fondation AfricAvenir International Douala
Le siège de la Fondation AfricAvenir International à Douala a accueilli mercredi 06 juillet 2011 à 18h des hôtes de marque, notamment des professeurs d’université, les autorités traditionnelles, les autorités administratives, les hommes de média, les hommes d’église, les artistes, etc. tous venus rendre un grand hommage au Prince Kum’a Ndumbe III lors de la…
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Press Release: AfricAvenir Windhoek to donate one complete Namibian Movie Collection to Honourable Joel Kaapanda, Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies
In 2009, the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, Joe Vision Production, and AfricAvenir Windhoek, launched the Namibian Movie Collection, NMC, consisting initially of 24 Namibian films. The NMC is part of a wider project to promote and develop Namibian film productions. Now, 18 month later, the NMC consists of more than 40 films, available for the…
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African Perspectives Windhoek: Namibia Premiere of „Odd Number“ on SAT 30 July 2011, 19h
In the framework of the monthly filmseries “African Perspectives”, AfricAvenir Windhoek presents the movie “Odd Number” by Marius van Straaten, 2010, South Africa, 48 min on Saturday, 30. July 2011, 19h00 at Studio 77, Entrance: 20N$. Special guest: Representative of CHANGE (former C.R.I.S., Criminals Return into Society). nIn cooperation with Studio 77, Bank Windhoek Arts Festival,…