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Uganda: Star Trail - Lupita Nyong'o Flies Ugandan Flag
Observer, 13 May 2015
Since her arrival in Uganda weeks ago, Oscar-winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o has been doing more than act in Mira Nair's Queen of Katwe. Read more »
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Uganda: Film Sparks New Popularity for Chess in Uganda
VOA, 16 April 2015
In Uganda, the Disney movie production of The Queen of Katwe, about young chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi, has sparked new interest in the game. Now children from around the country… Read more »
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Uganda: David Oyelowo On Racism in Hollywood, Ugandan Film and Queen of Katwe
Observer, 13 May 2015
As you may know, a film based on a book about Uganda's chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi - Queen of Katwe - is in the works. Read more »
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Uganda: Maurice Kirya to Star Alongside Lupita Nyong'o in Queen of Katwe
The Star, 11 May 2015
Word Is has learnt that Ugandan musician and actor Maurice Kirya is set to join Kenyan Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o in the film Queen Of Katwe. Read more »
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Kenya: Lupita Nyong'o Heads to South Africa for New Film
Capital FM, 30 April 2015
Actress Lupita Nyong'o will be heading to the continent of Africa very soon, specifically South Africa. Read more »
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Kenya: Nairobi Rush to Cash in On Lupita Nyong'o Oscar Win
The Star, 29 April 2015
On March 3, which was designated by AU Summit (February 2012) to celebrate Wangari Maathai Day, Nairobians woke up to the news that one of their renowned daughters, Lupita Nyong'o,… Read more »
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South Africa: Lupita Heads to South Africa to Shoot Movie Scene
The Star, 1 May 2015
Even with confidential agreements flying right, left and centre, word on the street is that Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o will be jetting out from Uganda to South Africa to… Read more »
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Kenya: Former Girlfriend of Knaan Is Pregnant
Radio Dalsan, 29 April 2015
Kenyan Hollywood actress Lupita Nyongo is pregnant. Read more »
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Kenya: Lupita Nyong'o Expected Normal Life after Oscars Win
Capital FM, 2 April 2015
Lupita Nyong’o expected her life to return to normality after winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 2014. Read more »
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Uganda: Lupita Begins Shooting Movie in Uganda
The Star, 31 March 2015
On Saturday, Lupita Nyong'o attended a fundraising event in Uganda ahead of commencing on the shooting of the Disney movie, Queen Of Katwe. Read more »
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Uganda: Lupita at Home in Uganda for Disney Production
Independent (Kampala), 30 March 2015
After a film about a king of Scotland, Ugandans are getting excited over a new movie about a "queen", starring Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o. Read more »
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Uganda: Will Lupita Visit Kenya After Shooting in Uganda?
The Star, 12 March 2015
Kenyan actress and Oscar award winner Lupita Nyongo is currently in Uganda shooting her new film Queen of Katwe, which will partly be filmed in Kampala. Read more »
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Uganda: Lupita Nyong'o Heads to Kampala As Queen of Katwe
Observer, 9 December 2014
It has been nine years since Forest Whitaker and the rest of the Last King of Scotland crew came to film in Uganda. Read more »
Kenyan Actress Lupita Set to Star in Ugandan Movie
Queen of Katwe is based on the true story of Ugandan chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi.
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9 November 2011
The Queen of Katwe - A Short Documentary about Phiona Mutesi
- Author:
- Keith Furr
- Publisher:
- Keith Furr
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This is a brief documentary on Fiona, a 15 year old Chess Prodigy from the slums of Kampala, Uganda who discovered Chess as a homeless child in search ... see more »
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Nine-year old Phiona Mutesi was foraging for food in Uganda's biggest slum when she stumbled onto an opportunity that has made her a world class chess prodigy. Read more »
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Lupita Nyong'o rose to fame after her Oscar-winning performance in 12 Year's a Slave. Read more »
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After her role as Patsey in 12 Years a Slave and winning numerous awards and nominations, Lupita Nyong'o, has made rounds in fashion magazines, mingled with celebrities and is ... Read more »
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Lupita Nyong'o has won the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the historical drama 12 Years a Slave. Read more »
