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J K Bruce-Vanderpuije's photo of the first prime minister and president of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah, making a speech in 1957 when he announced Ghana's independence. All Photos: Efie Gallery
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J K Bruce-Vanderpuije's photographs have never been seen in public before
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The Watchmen by Maggie Otieno, 2021
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J K Bruce-Vanderpuije's photo of the first prime minister and president of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah, making a speech in 1957 when he announced Ghana's independence. All Photos: Efie Gallery
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Ever-Present is a group exhibtion of African art in Efie Gallery running until July
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Achimota School Boxing Club by J K Bruce-Vanderpuije, 1933
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J K Bruce-Vanderpuije's photographs have never been seen in public before
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Child, Victor Ekpuk, 2022
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Keyboard of life by El Anatsui 2021
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Exotic Tunes by Betty Acquah, 2023
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The Watchmen by Maggie Otieno, 2021
Dubai exhibition sheds light on rich history of African art
Ever-Present, a group exhibition at Efie Gallery, offers a glimpse at how art from the continent has evolved over time
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Maan Jalal
13 June, 2023
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