African Perspectives for February 5th, 2023

By Akinloye Ojo

Published June 29, 2023 at 1:09 PM EDT

February 5th

This week on African Perspectives, commemorating the beginning of Black History Month and updates on elections in Nigeria.

Album: Sing Our Own Song

Artist: Judy Mowatt

Tracks:

1) Fly African Eagle
8) Skin of my Skin
9) Look at Love
13) Never Get Weary

Album: Jammin'

Artist: Various Artists

Tracks:

5) You can get it if you really want
8) Electric Boogie

Album: Tunji Oyelana: A Nigerian Retrospective

Artist: Tunji Oyelana

Tracks:

5) Fiya Jemi
10) Omoba D'eru Ri

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