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Wura Samba’s ‘Ajo Rebirth’ blends tradition, innovation
An afro-percussion band led by percussionist, singer and songwriter, Abiodun Oke, popularly known as Wura Samba, has released its third album titled, ‘Ajo Rebirth’.According to Oke, the new album—a ...
EL PAÍS English on MSN13d
Yoruba, Kimbundu and Kikongo: How African languages shaped Brazilian Portuguese
Heritage pride in the samba schools of Rio de Janeiro is just one important symbol of a 3,000-plus-word legacy that is still ...
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A samba at Rio's Carnival will explore the city's African past and its Bantu people
VALDEMAR VARGAS: I'm Mangueira school of samba (laughter). KAHN: He's not only a big fan but also works at the Pretos Novos Institute in the Rio neighborhood known as Little Africa. He gives tours ...
New Vision on MSN10d
African leaders appoint five peace facilitators for Congo peace process
African leaders from eastern and southern Africa appointed five former presidents to an expanded panel of facilitators to ...
AllAfrica.com23d
West Africa: MFWA Calls for Release of Activist Ahmed Ould Samba
The Media Foundation for West Africa condemns the arrest and intimidation of Mauritanian human rights activist Ahmed Ould Samba and calls for his release. Ahmed Ould Samba, an anti-slavery ...