African Perspectives for May 21st, 2023

By Akinloye Ojo

Published September 6, 2023 at 9:14 AM EDT

This week on African Perspectives, we bring the first week of our Africa summer school special.

Tracks:

Africa - Dave Depeu
Africa - Adama Yalomba
Africa - Mokili Mobimba
New Africa - Youssou Ndour
I'm an African - Dead Prez
Africa Unity - Various Artists
Mama Africa - Akon

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