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Arts News Round-up

A summary of arts news from around Africa featuring George Weah and NgΕ©gΔ© wa Thiong'o

A round-up of arts news in Africa, including a new record in aid of charity by former footballer George Weah and Kenyan writer NgΕ©gΔ© wa Thiong'o returns home after 22 years.
Also: An interview with Wole Soyinka; an interview with Ronnie Harrison, the artist of controversial painting, 'The Black Christ';
An exhibition of Islamic art in London;
The Republic of Congo relaunches the Mabina Dance Festival after 7 years.

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26 minutes

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project