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EP. 23 Africa Fast Forward: Connections Through Creativity

January 31, 2023 • Tokunbo 'Toks' Ifaturoti • Episode 23

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.

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Many thanks,

@Tokunbo Ifaturoti

@Let'sActAfrica
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