How Black Artists Rally Behind “Romeo & Juliet” Star, Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, Amidst Racist Backlash

In a powerful display of unity, over 800 Black artists have come together to support Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, who is set to star in the upcoming production of “Romeo & Juliet.” Spearheaded by British actor Susan Wokoma and writer Somalia Nonyé Seaton, this collective condemnation addresses the disturbing wave of racist and misogynistic abuse directed at Amewudah-Rivers following her casting […]

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Mbongeni Ngema: Remembering a Revolutionary Force in South African Theatre

South Africa and indeed the rest of the continent mourn the loss of a literary giant and theatrical luminary, Mbongeni Ngema, who passed away at the age of 68 in a car crash. Ngema’s impact on the world of arts, particularly his unyielding portrayal of the struggles under apartheid, has left his footprint on the sand of South African […]

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