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World Service,05 Aug 2004,26 mins

Arts News Round-up

Artbeat

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A round-up of arts news in Africa, including a new record in aid of charity by former footballer George Weah and Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ 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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