Peter Vlam

Sequel to popular Kenyan soap

September 2006 -

The soap series Makutano Junction is popular in Kenya. After only thirteen episodes, five million Kenyans were addicted fans of this first high-quality soap series in East Africa.

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The Back Lot brings the magic of film to Suriname

december 2005 -

"Breathing new life into the world of film in Suriname." Nothing less than that is the ambitious goal of The Back Lot, an organisation from Paramaribo that has started showing films and documentaries in Suriname.

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Gaston Kaboré on African film

September 2005 -

Gaston Kaboré is a celebrated film maker from Burkino Fasso and founder of the film training institution Imagine in Ouagadougou. He enthusiastically explains how film can increase awareness.

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Burundi’s heroes portrayed

September 2005 -

The Ruciteme Drumming Group will be touring through Burundi in the coming months. But this will not be an ordinary tour. The musicians will present an ode to heroes of the Burundi genocide that took place eleven years ago.

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Chirikure: 'I assert my right to express myself'

August 2005 -

Chirikure Chirikure draws strength from the cultural history of his country, Zimbabwe, which currently stands on the brink of economic and political ruin. This poet, writer, singer and organiser has had to deal with physical threats both direct and indirect, as his son has been threatened too. Nevertheless, Chirikure says: 'The age-old Shona tales, the music, the carvings, the language - I draw strength from these to carry on.

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