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Inhumation du regretté POMO NANKAMLA AUGUSTIN, samedi 13 août 2011
Après l’autopsie et la main levée de la Police Judiciaire, la Fondation AfricAvenir International procèdera, en compagnie de la famille du défunt, à l’enterrement de son gardien assassiné dans la nuit du 3 au 4 août, le regretté POMO NANKAMLA AUGUSTIN le samedi matin du 13 août 2011:Programme : 8 H Levée du corps…
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Assassinat au siège de la Fondation AfricAvenir International à Bonabéri-Douala
La Fondation AfricAvenir International est en deuil. Dans la nuit du mercredi 3 au jeudi 4 août 2011 vers 2H30 du matin, des coups de feu ont été perçus par des voisins. C’est cependant jeudi matin vers 6 H que des motos taximen usagers découvrent un cadavre dans le parking de la Fondation AfricAvenir International…
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“Local Films for All” – Martha Mukaiwa on the Namibian Movie Collection
With local films enjoying a two night screening at one of the capital’s exhibition spots followed by a slow fading into celluloid obscurity at best, the founding and development of the Namibian Movie Collection is a boon to national filmmakers and fans alike. Founded by Joe Haikali of Joe-Vision Production in association with AfricAvenir and…
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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.…