Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and Beyond

EP. 23 Africa Fast Forward: Connections Through Creativity

January 31, 2023 Tokunbo 'Toks' Ifaturoti Episode 23
EP. 23 Africa Fast Forward: Connections Through Creativity
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and Beyond
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Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and Beyond
EP. 23 Africa Fast Forward: Connections Through Creativity
Jan 31, 2023 Episode 23
Tokunbo 'Toks' Ifaturoti

Hello Sustainable Friends and welcome to this episode titled:  Africa Fast Forward: Connections Through Creativity.  I had an awesome interview session with Mr. Gboyega Adelaja as he was getting ready to attend a Jazz Immersion in Lagos, Nigeria.
 
Highlights:

  • Africans can tell their own great and inspiring stories
  • The media platform can be used to showcase and empower youth
  • Revive collective development and creative effort among African countries e.g. FESTAC '77
  • Accomplished African youth are paving the way for many others
  • We can all make a difference by shaping the mindset of our youth

Mr. Adelaja's Profile:

1. Accomplished Afro Jazz Pianist 

2. Pianist with Hugh Masekela 1973 - 1976

3. Recorded 3 albums with Hugh Masekela

4. First secretary Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria. PMAN

5. Former Secretary Independent Television Producers Association of Nigeria ITPAN

6. Accomplished TV producer, multi-talented video editor, and director. Videographer of international status.

7. Happily married grandfather with 2 adult children and a grandson.

Please - Listen, Like, and Share!

Many thanks,

@Tokunbo Ifaturoti 

@Let'sActAfrica
#January2023

Show Notes

Hello Sustainable Friends and welcome to this episode titled:  Africa Fast Forward: Connections Through Creativity.  I had an awesome interview session with Mr. Gboyega Adelaja as he was getting ready to attend a Jazz Immersion in Lagos, Nigeria.
 
Highlights:

  • Africans can tell their own great and inspiring stories
  • The media platform can be used to showcase and empower youth
  • Revive collective development and creative effort among African countries e.g. FESTAC '77
  • Accomplished African youth are paving the way for many others
  • We can all make a difference by shaping the mindset of our youth

Mr. Adelaja's Profile:

1. Accomplished Afro Jazz Pianist 

2. Pianist with Hugh Masekela 1973 - 1976

3. Recorded 3 albums with Hugh Masekela

4. First secretary Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria. PMAN

5. Former Secretary Independent Television Producers Association of Nigeria ITPAN

6. Accomplished TV producer, multi-talented video editor, and director. Videographer of international status.

7. Happily married grandfather with 2 adult children and a grandson.

Please - Listen, Like, and Share!

Many thanks,

@Tokunbo Ifaturoti 

@Let'sActAfrica
#January2023