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African Perspectives for April 2nd, 2023

By Akinloyè Òjó
Published July 14, 2023 at 2:23 PM EDT

April 2nd

Today on African Perspectives, we bring you headlines from Cyclone Freddy in Malawi and Mozambique, as well as our African Music Odyssey.

Album: The Best of World Music: Africa

Artist: Various Artists

Tracks:

1) Zuva Rekufa Kwango
2) Batonga
7) Bankiero
11) Mambo Bado

Album: African Voices

Artist: Various Artists

Tracks:

7) Ndere

Album: Africa: Colors of the World

Artist: Various Artists

Tracks:

1) Attention
3) Equguzu
4) Kotto
5) Lebe Lebe

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Akinloyè Òjó
Akinloyè Òjó, PhD is a professor in the Department of Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies at the University of Georgia (UGA). He is also the current Director in the UGA African Studies Institute (ASI). Dr. Òjó is a published author and poet. He is the creator and host of WUGA's weekly radio show 'African Perspectives', which has been on the air since 1997.
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