Frankie Beverly
Frankie Beverly is an American singer, songwriter, and producer who has significantly contributed to the music industry. Born Howard Beverly on December 6, 1946, in...
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Ken Saro-Wiwa
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Ken Saro-Wiwa was a Nigerian writer, television producer, and environmental activist who became known for his outspoken criticism of the Nigerian government and the oil...
German Southwest Africa
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A Colonial Chapter of Ambition, Atrocity, and Legacy In the sun-baked expanses of southern Africa, where the Kalahari Desert meets the Atlantic’s cold Benguela Current,...
Omar Bongo Ondimba
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Omar Bongo Ondimba, a prominent figure in Gabonese politics, served as the second president of Gabon for an impressive tenure of almost 42 years, from...
Norma Miller
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Norma Miller, an American Lindy hop dancer, was a trailblazing figure in the world of swing dancing. Born on December 2, 1919, in Harlem, New...
Jazz Messengers
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Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers was a renowned jazz group that played a significant role in the development of hard bop, a style of jazz that...
Nancy Wilson
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Nancy Wilson (Born February 20, 1937) is an American singer with a career spanning over six decades. With her rich, velvety tone and impeccable phrasing,...
Vonetta McGee
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Charles Stewart
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Charles Stewart, born on May 21, 1927, was a prominent American photographer who left an indelible mark on the world of music through his iconic...