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Lucy Ilado

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Lucy Ilado is a Kenyan based music journalist and artist's rights activist. Currently, she is the content editor for Music In Africa's East African regional office.

Before joining Music In Africa, she worked for the Nation Newspaper as a music journalist, and a contributor for several publications on music including the Elephant.info as a podcaster.

She is also a member of the arterial network, a non-profit civil society network of artists, organisations and cultural practitioners engaged policy formulation, advocacy and research, all geared towards growing and strengthening the cultural and creative sectors in Africa.

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14 Jun 2021

Femi One’s Greatness was worth the wait

Arriving seven years into Femi One ’s career, her debut album Greatness excels as a multifaced, exhilarating and inspiring body of hip hop. It is bold and filled with a wild dose of personality and...

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15 Jun 2021

Founder of the Year Awards: All the nominees

The nominees for this year's Founder of the Year Awards have been unveiled ahead of the awards ceremony in November.

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15 Jun 2021

Call for applications: Pro Helvetia Cairo co-production grant

Pro Helvetia Cairo in Egypt is inviting art and cultural organisations, collectives, spaces and festivals active in the Arab region to apply for the On the Road Again co-production grant.

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10 Jun 2021

Emerging Rwanda: Kaya Byinshii

Kaya Byinshii is currently regarded as one of the most talented newcomers on the Rwandan music scene. The 23-year-old singer, actress and poet has a remarkable, vibrant voice that brings both...

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