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“Great to be here in Toronto,” says the comedian with a brief eye scan of the crowd; he has a puzzled ‘I’m thinking’ brand…
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As one of the first Sub-Saharan counter culture heroes, Fela Kuti has inspired generations with his music and message. In 2009, award-winning director and…
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