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Danai Gurira

Danai Gurira

@danaigurira

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Actress. Playwright. Activist. Founder #LoveOurGirls (logpledge.org) | *Only* Socials: Twitter & IG @DanaiGurira | Facebook.com/DanaiGuriraOfficial

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‘He was a KING who lived life by his own rules. He had a good time and was deeply loved. Hail to Papi.’
- Scott Gimple

‘He had more character in his right toenail than any dog I ever met…He was a legend in his own lifetime and his myth will only grow with every passing year.’
— Andy Lincoln

‘He was such a good boy’
- Denise Huth

‘He will always be my son!’
- Vince Gideon

I lost Papi in April, haven’t quite felt up to sharing it till now. His impact on everyone who encountered him shows just how unique this small legend was.
He indeed was a king. Had to rename him Papi the minute I saw that little swagger.
Not sure who rescued who!
💔💔💔

Thank you to everyone who loved and cared for him. And in Andy’s case: grappled with him (and lost!)
Mary Ann of Tails of a City 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

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In awe of my brothers Ryan and Michael B right now. Just awe. If you haven’t seen SINNERS yet. What. Are. You. Waiting for? This is a true cinematic EVENT. I’m happy to say it was so hard to get a ticket that Ryan helped a sista out and hooked me up with a screening. Kindest man I know. Not to mention the most talented!

I’m going another three times because this is not a movie you only indulge in one time! Congratulations to the entire team, Ludwig, Ruth, Autumn, Hannah, I’m in absolute awe. Thank you! You all knocked this one so far out the park. And set yet another standard. 🙏🏿✊🏿🍾🫶🏿🤯

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Looking back on an enchanting evening at the Musée du Louvre’s inaugural “Le Grand Dîner” with the incredibly talented @irisvanherpen. Merci beaucoup! #GrandDinerLouvre

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Women...you are strong, you are resilient, you are powerful. Don’t ever let anyone take away your power 💪🏿 #InternationalWomensDay

🎥 @unwomen

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Celebrating another year around the sun! So thankful to step into a new year of life on this day of love. Looking back at a year of friendship, joy, beauty, community and activism — looking to continue pursuing purpose and my calling with faith, love and courage. Sending love to you all ❤️

“To whom much is given, much will be required” Luke 12.48 #BirthdayJoy #ValentinesDay

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“The thing about the golden ages of theater is, that they never last and we never know when we’re in one. You’re in one and you’re in one at the start. Take advantage of it and lean into it. It’s by talking to each other in that honest, real voice that you start to hold up a mirror to your own culture and country; that’s what makes it translate to the rest of the world and that’s what makes the rest of the world sit up and take notice.“ — Oskar Eustis

I love this statement. It’s incredible. And I felt it deeply during our 12th year of programming in 2024. Zimbabwe has entered its Golden Age of theater.

We here at Almasi seek to allow African artists a platform to reach their fullest potential through education, access, and opportunity. Our collaboration with American artists and artistic institutions was deeply realized this year. With three incredible American artists visiting Zimbabwe, including Oskar Eustis, the head of the renowned Public Theater, we were able to bring invaluable training and opportunity while nurturing the talent of the next great global storytellers. While also building new audiences and local support for the arts.

Some highlights of the year are:
- Creative Director for the Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, joined us for our annual Playwrights Conference, which resulted in the staged readings of 5 new Zimbabwean plays.

- Tony Award Winner for Best Costume Design in a Play (Eclipsed), Clint Ramos, led artists through a Production Design Workshop.

- Gideon Wabvuta’s “Family Riots” came alive on the stage in a full-scale production that was co-directed by French-American director Lucie Tiberghien and Zimbabwean director Makomborero Theresa Muchemwa.

In 2024 we kicked off our golden age of theater and we are just getting started. Almasi Arts is entering a new phase of production, training, and international exchange which will match the incredible moment we are in. Don’t miss out, see how you can support this new era of African voices. Visit http://AlmasiArts.org to learn more. Thank you to all who continue to support this mission.

Happy New Year from all of us at #AlmasiCollaborativeArts!

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It’s about that time, when WE here at Almasi share with YOU, the public, exciting new Zimbabwean plays! As the 7th edition of the Almasi African Playwright’s Conference comes to a close, we encourage you to come and enjoy FREE staged readings at the Reps Theatre in Harare to hear new Zimbabwean theater works from incredible playwrights. These works are a testament to the excellence that African artists bring to pass when given time, opportunity and process. Don’t miss this!

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This one is big for me! The merging of my worlds is really thrilling as Oskar Eustis, the Artistic Director of @publictheaterny, joins us in Zimbabwe to facilitate our 2024 African Almasi Playwright’s Conference. The incredible cultural exchange happening while voices are sharpened and plays are brought to life is going to be epic! Check out the free staged readings at the Reps Theatre in Harare, Zimbabwe from December 19th - 22nd. 🎭

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There are a record number of conflicts around the world—more than at any point since World War II. And invariably, women and girls pay the price, subjected to violence, hunger and displacement.

What would happen if the world decided to listen to women in war zones about what they need, and how conflicts can be solved? Playwright, activist and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Danai Gurira spoke powerfully about that at Free Future 2024, reminding the world that even in conflict zones, darkness is temporary—or can be–if women leaders are allowed to shine the light. Her own play “Eclipsed” traced how conflict-zone violence played out in Liberia’s Second World War—which women were crucial in ending.

Gurira spoke alongside Niemat Ahmadi, president of the Darfur Women Action Group in Sudan, where women are currently experiencing conflict-zone violence; Nancee Oku Bright, Chief of Staff for the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict; and Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, Deputy Executive Director at UN Women. Watch their full conversation at ourfreefuture.org/event.

This video is part of the #FreeFuture series from the Ford Foundation and The Meteor.⁠
#16Days of Activism

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In times of conflict, rates of gender-based violence increase – and far too often, it is used as a weapon of war. That’s why, in honor of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the first day of #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we are joining @danaigurira in calling for collective, decisive, and inclusive action on a global scale in order to achieve a more equal world. There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls, and this crisis has never been more urgent. At the link in bio, join the fight to help end sexual violence against women and girls in conflict zones now.

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People are raving about #FamilyRiots! If you haven’t seen this fantastic new piece of Zimbabwean theater yet, get your tickets now!! You only have Friday and Saturday left and then it’s gone! You also have the chance to livestream the show if you can’t attend in person. Click the link in bio to learn more. Be there or be square!

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The audience has spoken! #FamilyRiots is “immersive”, “beautiful,” “funny”, “creative.” Don’t miss out on this! Running from now until November 23rd at the National Arts Gallery of Zimbabwe. Link in bio to buy tickets!

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