Sudanese artist Kamala Ishaq selected for royal award

Born in Sudan, Kamala Ibrahim Ishaq is one of Africa's finest artists. A pioneer and feminist icon, she is well known as one of the founders of the Khartoum School. Now in her 80s, she has just been announced as Netherlands' Kamala Ibrahim Ishaq has been announced as 2019 Netherland's Principal Prince Claus Award for 2019. We hear what she thinks about being offered the prestigious award.

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(Photo: Sudanese artist Kamala Ibrahim Ishaq. Credit: Credit: Mohamed Noureldin, courtesy of Prince Claus Fund)

(Image: Sudanese artist Kamala Ibrahim Ishaq. Credit: Mohamed Noureldin, courtesy of Prince Claus Fund)