John Kani and more South African artists have sent their tributes to the Fugard theatre which has announced that it has shut its doors permanently due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Numerous tributes from South Africans pour in for the multi-talented television and theatre actor as well as dancer.
OkayAfrica's guide to must-see events during South Africa's festive season.
The play is the first from Nigeria to show at the international United Solo Theatre Festival in NYC.
The acclaimed playwright and culturalist was 70 years old.
The musical, which highlights the lives of Fela Kuti's 27 wives, will make its debut at the South African State Theatre next month.
"African stories, like African people, can be absolutely everything."
In our conversation with Tobi Kyeremateng, we learn about her upcoming BABYLON Season at the Bush Theatre and what it means to truly champion black and brown voices in creative spaces.
The cast for the film directed by Kasi Lemmons has also been rounded out.
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