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Danai Gurira

Actress. Playwright. Activist. Founder #LoveOurGirls (logpledge.org) | *Only* Socials: Twitter & IG @DanaiGurira | Facebook.com/DanaiGuriraOfficial
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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 2025-02-15 02:15:38 Celebrating ano.. 9,673 -44% 439 +432%
“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! 2025-01-01 06:36:21 .. 11,559 -33% 78 -6%
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! 2024-12-21 10:56:25 It’s about that tim.. 2,334 -87% 33 -60%
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. 🎭 2024-12-13 10:26:16 This one is big for .. 3,366 -81% 29 -65%
Gideon Wabvuta’s Family Riots is a #throwback to 90s nostalgia. What was your favorite memory from the 90s?

#FamilyRiots starts Friday Nov 15th. Don’t miss it!

Where: National Arts Gallery of Zimbabwe (20 Julius Nyerere Way, Park Ln, Harare, Zimbabwe)
When: November 15th - 24th

🎟️ Link in bio to buy tickets 2024-11-15 05:23:11 Gideon Wabvuta’s.. 4,358 -75% 56 -32%
What are you waiting for? Get your tickets now for Gideon Wabvuta’s “Family Riots” and experience a riveting new Zimbabwean play from November 15th - 24th. You can purchase tickets at http://magetsi.co.zw/tickets or in person at the National Arts Gallery of Zimbabwe (20 Julius Nyerere Way, Park Ln, Harare, Zimbabwe). You shall not regret! 2024-11-13 09:20:01 What are you waitin.. 18,883 +9% 283 +243%
“If there’s someone who has proven to be disruptive to the world... why in God’s name would you bring them back?” - Fọlákẹ́ Olówófôyekù

In the final part of #HearHerSpeak with thefolake we discuss America as a country built on immigration and the deeply personal reasons why people leave their homes in pursuit of the American dream. 2024-11-06 06:40:31 “If the.. 5,204 -70% 0 -100%
“America was held on a pedestal and it set the standard for everything we did” - Fọlákẹ́ Olówófôyekù

#HearHerSpeak — Fọlákẹ́ Olówófôyekù is a Nigerian actress and musician who stars in the CBS sitcom “Bob Hearts Abishola” which is the singular American sitcom to feature a black immigrant family. In part 1 of my conversation with Fọlákẹ́ we discuss her background, moving here from Nigeria and the feeling of freedom she had when she came to America.

Fọlákẹ́ Part 2 coming soon! 2024-11-06 02:45:36 .. 7,407 -57% 0 -100%
“Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The event is in the hand of God” - George Washington

Woke up this morning feeling hopeful for the future 💙 Head to the polls today and #vote for the future YOU want to see and make sure your voice is counted. It’s been a such a joy to spend time with fellow Americans across the country; we are such a great and diverse people, it’s truly a blessing to take part in a democratic process. I don’t take that for granted. Felt true joy while canvasing and campaigning for a new way forward for America with VP Kamala Harris as President. VOTE!!!! 2024-11-06 00:22:53 “Let us rais.. 84,633 +389% 0 -100%
Josseli Barnica, Amber Nicole Thurman, Nevaeh Crain and Candi Miller. These are the names of four women who died because they did not receive the medical treatment they needed under the Trump abortion bans. We must say their names and recognize the harm that these bans have on the lives and health of women across the country.

These women who needlessly lost their lives, the many other women who have suffered horribly, and the repercussions worldwide are what led me to participate in the #ReproductiveFreedomBusTour in Arizona this weekend. The bans have caused unthinkable harm, with politicians deciding what medical help a woman can and cannot receive in her most vulnerable moments. What sense does that make?

Tomorrow is election day. You know what to do for all women, mothers, sisters and daughters. Let’s build a better America, for everyone. Together. #Vote 2024-11-05 10:41:07 Josseli Barnica, Amber .. 3,997 -77% 0 -100%
“America has given me so much, it has done so much for me, and I will never not acknowledge that. I wouldn’t be half the woman I am today if I didn’t grow up in this county” - Jaha Dukureh

In the final part of #HearHerSpeak with jahadukureh, we discuss the ripple effect of Trumps presidency, especially with the repeal of laws such as Roe v. Wade, and how The Gambia tried to repeal their own laws (such as Female Genital Mutilation and child marriage age limits), because they saw America was revoking laws. As America goes, so does the rest of the world. 2024-11-05 05:27:27 “America has give.. 7,092 -59% 0 -100%
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time” - Maya Angelou

In Part 3 of #HearHerSpeak Jaha Dukureh and I have a lively discussion about how harmful fear mongering is and how the immigrant communities are scared and paranoid about what’s going to happen to them if Trump is elected. The final part is coming soon! 2024-11-03 00:57:37 “When someone shows.. 6,561 -62% 0 -100%
It’s time to #AssembleForDemocracy and #vote!!! 2024-11-01 02:46:34 It’s time to #AssembleF.. 22,855 +32% 0 -100%
Congratulations to my friend andreholland on the release of his newest film, “Exhibiting Forgiveness” out now in theaters! The film is an excellent reflection on fractured relationships and Andre Holland is superb (as always) as the titular character struggling to forgive his estranged father. 

I encourage you all to see this film and appreciate the incredible artistry of writer/director Titus Kaphar in his feature film debut. You will leave the theater hopeful and inspired! 2024-10-29 23:29:21 Congratulations to my.. 5,263 -70% 120 +45%
In part 2 of my #HearHerSpeak interview with Jaha Dukureh we dive into her organization Safe Hands For Girls and her incredible work to pass laws like the Girls Protection Act which made it illegal to transport girls out of the U.S. for the purpose of FGM. Her activism in this space also led to the banning of FGM and child marriage in her home country of The Gambia. Jaha shares that as an immigrant woman, she always wanted to contribute to the American dream; it was never about taking it away from someone else. 

Stay tuned for part 3! 2024-10-28 01:13:49 In part 2 of my #HearHerS.. 6,976 -60% 0 -100%
Georgia! If you want leaders who respect your values, you’ve got to get up and vote...all the way down the ballot. Early voting is already underway, and Election Day is November 5th. Make sure you make a plan to show up and #vote. For more information visit: http://www.georgiademocrat.org 2024-10-25 00:55:45 Georgia! If you want le.. 8,264 -52% 0 -100%
A core purpose for me is to bring the African narrative to the global stage. Over the last 13 years we at Almasi Arts in Zimbabwe have worked tirelessly to bring education, opportunity and access to African artists. We are excited to enter a phase in our growth where we put all our pedagogy to practice through unique, innovative play productions. Thrilled to announce the first of many such productions! Happening in Zimbabwe this November, Gideon Wabvuta’s Family Riots. 2024-10-22 00:05:35 A core purpose for me i.. 2,845 -84% 64 -22%
“I saw women in this country and what they were doing and the possibilities that they had, and because of that, I wanted that for myself.” - Jaha Dukureh

#HearHerSpeak - Jaha Dukereh is a Gambian-American women’s rights activist, anti-female genital mutilation campaigner, author, entrepreneur, mother, and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for Africa. Listen to part one of my interview with Jaha as she shares her experience of coming to the United States at 15 years old and freeing herself from a nonconsensual (child) marriage. She shares with me that America was a symbol of liberation, freedom, and limitless possibility for everyone. This American principle inspired Jaha as she fought for her own freedom.

Join me for the next part of my interview with Jaha as we dive into the impact this upcoming election can have on her personally and her country of origin. 2024-10-19 00:26:58 “I saw women in thi.. 9,897 -43% 0 -100%
“When it comes to this election we have to be on the right side of history” - Niemat Ahmadi

#HearHerSpeak — Founder and President of darfuwomenaction, Niemat Ahmadi, reflects on American influences during her time growing up in her native country of Sudan; from Michael Jackson to Ronald Reagan. She further shares her thoughts about this upcoming election and how the results could affect the women of Sudan.

Stay tuned for my next interview tomorrow! 2024-10-17 00:06:05 “When it comes to t.. 8,769 -49% 0 -100%
I created #LoveOurGirls with the goal of amplifying the voices of women and girls from around the world. This edition of Love Our Girls is very important to me because I wanted to hear from immigrant women living in the U.S. who are being spoken about so much during this election cycle but rarely get to speak for themselves. I wanted to give them a platform to be heard; for us to listen to what they have to say. 

This will be a series of interviews that will be rolled out right up until Election Day, with some incredible women who now call the United States their home. They share their stories, voice their concerns, and express their hope for the future. It’s time we Hear Her Speak. 

Check out my first interview tomorrow, featuring Niemat Ahmadi, Founder and President of Darfur Women Action Group. 2024-10-15 18:00:00 I created #LoveOurGirls.. 24,003 +39% 0 -100%
The stakes in this election couldn’t be higher and it’s so important that your voice is heard! Take action now to make sure that you’re #GoodToVote for a chance to win two signed Funko Pops of my characters Michonne and Okoye! Enter at the link in bio. 2024-10-08 00:40:45 The stakes in this .. 11,180 -35% 241 +192%
I was so thrilled to celebrate my dear friend gabrielahearst as she brought her newest collection to Paris for the very first time. The collection was a stunning work of art as always and what an incredible day (and night!) as friends celebrated together, toasting and cheering the beautiful show in the city of love.

I also have to mention two inspiring young women I met who share values around a sustainable approach to fashion with Gabriela. wawa_gatheru, a Kenyan-American climate activist passionate about bringing empathetic and accessible climate communication to the mainstream, and domipalmer, a climate justice activist and advocate of slow fashion, based in the U.K. You two powerhouses give me hope for the future!

Cannot thank Gabriela and her incredible team enough for their amazing hospitality. Congratulations again, mon amie! 2024-10-04 04:23:19 I was so thrilled to cele.. 52,329 +203% 197 +139%
Voting is my “black job”! Do your research, check your registration status by visiting: https://whenweallvote.org/register/ and please VOTE! #WhenWeAllVote 2024-09-23 23:26:10 Voting is my “black j.. 24,510 +42% 0 -100%
Anyone who knows me well knows the #USOpen is my “most wonderful time of the year.” This year was no exception, with incredible tennis as always, amongst the most spirited crowd you’re going to find: New Yorkers. This year was extra special — I got to bring my Dad to enjoy the fun. Being that he is a huge tennis fan, my favorite person, and I thank God for him daily, this was a true treat.

Thank you usta, emirates, greygoose and moetchandon for your incredible hospitality, and congrats to all the players for your power, passion and grit.

Photo Credits: David Dow | Joey Andrew 2024-09-14 01:04:50 Anyone who knows .. 84,352 +388% 524 +535%
Your voice and your vote matters! Swipe ➡️ to find your state and head to http://WhenWeAllVote.org to make sure your voter registration status is up to date before your state’s deadline. 2024-09-12 02:56:15 Your voice and your.. 6,114 -65% 0 -100%

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