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Film about Ugandan chess prodigy premieres in Kampala

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Film lovers in Uganda have been treated to the premiere of a film set in their own capital, Kampala.

The Queen of Katwe was partly shot on location in Katwe, an infamous slum in Kampala. Produced by Disney, it stars Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o. And much to fans’ delight, she was present for the red-carpet event.

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