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Queen of Katwe
When real life turns into a Hollywood fairy tale - that is the story behind Disney's latest movie; Queen of Katwe. It tells the story of a young Ugandan chess champion, Phiona Mutesi. She was born and raised in one of Kampala's biggest slums, where the BBC Africa's Catherine Byaruhanga met and spoke to her about her life and journey.
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