The stars of Disney’s QUEEN OF KATWE including Lupita Nyong’o, David Oyelowo and Madina Nalwanga, returned to Uganda today for the film’s premiere in Kampala. Joining them were director Mira Nair and Phiona Mutesi and Robert Katende, upon whose lives the story is based. The film, which was shot in Katwe and Kampala, is based on the vibrant true story of a young girl from the streets of Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess.
Check out my experience while in Los Angeles for the Queen Of Katwe Event:
Interview with Director, Mira Nair
Interview with Robert Katende and Phiona Mutesi
Interview with Lupita Nyong’o, Madina Nalwanga, and Martin Kabanza
Check out these awesome pictures of this premiere!!
Martin Kabanza (Brian), Mira Nair (Dir), Madina Nalwanga (Phiona), Lupita Nyong’o (Harriet), David Oyelowo (Robert) at the Uganda premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kampala. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens on 7 October 2016.
Her Royal Highness Queen Sylvia Nagginda of Buganda attends the Uganda premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kampala. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens on 7 October 2016.
Martin Kabanza (Brian), Mira Nair (Dir), Madina Nalwanga (Phiona), Her Royal Highness Queen Sylvia Nagginda of Buganda , Lupita Nyong’o (Harriet), David Oyelowo (Robert) at the Uganda premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kampala. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens on 7 October 2016.
Lupita Nyong’o attends the Uganda premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kampala. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens on 7 October 2016.
Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo attend the Uganda premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kampala. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens on 7 October 2016.
Robert Katende, Martin Kabanza (Brian), Mira Nair (Dir), Madina Nalwanga (Phiona), Lupita Nyong’o (Harriet), David Oyelowo (Robert), Phiona Mutesi at the Uganda premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kampala. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens on 7 October 2016.
Lupita Nyong’o (Harriet), Madina Nalwanga (Phiona), Martin Kabanza (Brian) at the Uganda premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kampala. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens on 7 October 2016.
Martin Kabanza (Brian), Mira Nair (Dir), Madina Nalwanga (Phiona), Lupita Nyong’o (Harriet), David Oyelowo (Robert) at the Uganda premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kampala. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens on 7 October 2016.
Lupita Nyong’o at the Uganda premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kampala. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens on 7 October 2016.
Mira Nair (Dir), Her Royal Highness Queen Sylvia Nagginda of Buganda, Lupita Nyong’o (Harriet) attend the Uganda premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kampala. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens on 7 October 2016.
David Oyelowo arrives at the Uganda premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kampala. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens on 7 October 2016.
Madina Nalwanga (Phiona), Martin Kabanza (Brian) at the Uganda premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kampala. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens on 7 October 2016.
Lupita Nyong’o attends the Uganda premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kampala. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens on 7 October 2016.
Nikita Waligwa (Gloria) arrives at the Uganda premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kampala. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens on 7 October 2016.
Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo attend the Uganda premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kampala. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens on 7 October 2016.
Esther Tebandeke (Sara) and Taryn Kyaze (Night) attend the Uganda premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kampala. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens on 7 October 2016.
Director Mira Nair attends the Uganda premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kampala. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens on 7 October 2016.
Ronald Ssemaganda (Ivan), Ethan Lubega (Benjamin), Nikita Waligwa (Gloria), Mira Nair (Dir), Madina Nalwanga (Phiona), Martin Kabanza (Brian) at the Uganda premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kampala. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens on 7 October 2016.
Madina Nalwanga arrives at the Uganda premiere of Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kampala. The film, starring David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, is directed by Mira Nair and opens on 7 October 2016.
Queen of Katwe is in theaters everywhere now! I highly recommend that you take your family to see it! It is such a great film based on a true story. Disney did a phenomenal job with this one!
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