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25 June 2025
Ugandan-born Zohran Mamdani Could Be New York City's History-Making New Mayor
The former rapper turned assemblymember could become NYC’s first South Asian and Muslim mayor, shaking up the City’s political establishment.
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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.
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.
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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
02 August 2016
Can’t Wait for the Release of ‘Queen of Katwe?’ Then You Need to Watch This Touching Extended Trailer
Watch new footage from Disney’s 'Queen of Katwe' featuring commentary from stars David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong’o.
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