How Music Activism Is Changing The World
Leadership takes a look at the influence of some renowned artists who have used the power of their music to bring about positive change to the world.
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Nigeria:
How Music, Activism Is Changing The World
Leadership, 10 February 2014
During the struggle for apartheid, civil and political unrest in Jamaica and corrupt practices in Nigeria and other sub-saharan African countries and beyond, music has served as… Read more »
Fela Kuti
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Kenya:
The Mystery of Bob Marley's Solomonic Ring
The Star, 6 February 2014
Judah is a lion's whelp: from the prey, my son, thou art gone up: he stooped down, he couched as a lion, and as an old lion; who shall rouse him up? The sceptre shall not depart… Read more »
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Nigeria:
80 Percent of Nigerian Music Lack Direction - Obus Zalee
Vanguard, 8 February 2014
OBUKOOHWO Dezalee was born on Lagos but grew up in his home state of Delta where he studied Geography at the Delta State University, Abraka. Read more »
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Kenya:
Role of Music in Kenya's Liberation
The Star, 30 January 2014
A two-disc pack comprising findings of a study on protest songs in Kenya is scheduled for release tomorrow. The project was spearheaded by Ketebul Foundation and sponsored by Ford… Read more »
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South Africa:
How Music Kept Mandela in Spotlight!
Vanguard, 13 December 2013
"It is music and dancing that makes me at peace with the world and at peace with myself." These were the confessional words of Nelson Mandela which he made in 1999 after joining… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Music, Musicians That Stand The Test Of Time
Leadership, 5 February 2014
Gone are the days when songs had meaning and were used to teach morals, communicate cherished values of the people and even expose corruption in the polity. A lot truly has… Read more »
InFocus
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As part of a big year for Fela Kuti - the late activist and afrobeat pioneer - Knitting Factory Records are re-releasing a second batch from his sprawling discography. Read more »
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Jamaican singer, musician and songwriter Bob Marley helped introduce reggae music to the world and remains one of its most beloved artists to this day. Read more »
