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Unchained Vibes Africa to Champion Artistic Freedom at LABAF

Unchained Vibes Africa (UVA), a cultural organization addressing social issues through the arts, is proud to present the 9th edition of the Freedom Vibes advocacy concert to wrap up this year’s Lagos Book and Arts Festival (LABAF) on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Freedom Park, Lagos Island. With the theme Art: A Beacon of Hope, the event is scheduled to kick off at 7pm and spotlight the power of the arts in inspiring civic engagement and social change.
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Unchained Vibes Africa’s Press Statement on the Recent Harassments and Threats to Davido and Logos Olori – Press Release

Unchained Vibes Africa notes with concerns, the excesses of religious fanatics who, over the past few days, have harassed, intimidated and threatened the lives of multi- award winning Nigerian singer David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido and Olamilekan Taiwo, a.k.a Logos Olori, one of the artists under his Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) record label. The cyber harassments, censorship and threats to the artists’ lives are in connection with a music video titled ‘Jaye Lo’ by Logos Olori, under the DMW label. The 45-second teaser of the new music video was posted on 21st July 2023 by Davido on his social media platforms, promoting the work ahead of its official release.
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Unchained Vibes Africa joins other Nigerian, African and international organizations to call for the release of upcoming Nigerian singer Yahaya Sharif Aminu

PRESS RELEASE For immediate release. Unchained Vibes Africa joins other Nigerian, African and international organizations to call for the release of upcoming Nigerian singer Yahaya Sharif Aminu May 18, 2023 Muhammadu Buhari, President of Nigeria Office of the Presidency Aso Rock Presidential Villa Three Arms Zone 900103 Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria info@statehouse.gov.ng CC: Office […]
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UVA seeks protection for artists on the frontline at a discussion on the local policing environment, oversight and accountability needs – news

Unchained Vibes Africa (UVA) has articulated the immense contributions of socially engaged artists to the development of democracy in Nigeria, the risks they face and the need for better policing environment. The UVA Research and Advocacy team stated this at a recent event aimed at strengthening the oversight and accountability mechanisms of the Nigerian Police Force. The event was organized and hosted by the Network on Police Reforms in Nigeria (NOPRIN) in partnership with the United Nations office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) as part of the projects supported and funded by the United States Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and the United Nations Peace Building Fund (PBF). The event which was held on Thursday 30th March 2023 at Dover Hotel Ikeja in Lagos, had in attendance UVA Research and Advocacy team members Tolulope Olowoyo and Prince Adeola Goloba who represented the voices of the artistic community.
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Unchained Vibes, Abey Trombone to hit the global stage with a unique Afrocentric sound

After one year of discussions, Unchained Vibes Africa has signed a contract with Afolaranmi Olaoluwa Abiodun, professionally known as Abbey Trombone for a global promotion of Afrocentric music from Nigeria. Abbey Trombone is a talented and promising singer, songwriter,musicologist and trombonist, well celebrated within the diplomatic community in Nigeria for his cultural entertaining music.
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1000 Poets for Change: UVA and CAC close LABAF with Voter Education and Mobilization

The 24th edition of the annual Lagos Book and Art Festival (LABAF), organized by the Committee for Relevant Art (CORA), ended on Sunday 20th of November 2022 with 1000 Poets for Change show at the Freedom Park in Lagos. The show was produced by Unchained Vibes Africa (UVA) in partnership with Culture Advocates Caucus (CAC). With the theme Politically Motivated towards 2023 Elections, the show provided a creative platform for voter education, mobilization and general civic engagement by attendees of the festival.
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Unchained Vibes calls on the police to embrace dialogue with artists

The Executive Producer of Unchained Vibes Africa, Ayodele Ganiu, has called on the Nigerian Police Force not to enforce its new policy aimed at prosecuting movie and skit makers for using police uniform or portraying the police institution in movies and comedy skits without authorization. Speaking at the Youth and Policing Summit for southwest region hosted by the Network on Police Reforms in Nigeria (NOPRIN) in Lagos from 31st October – 1st November 2022, Ayodele advised the Police to change their approach from coercing artists to embracing dialogue. He noted that skit makers and filmmakers have massive followers and can be strategic partners with the police in improving the relationship between the police and the people, especially the youth, if properly engaged.
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Yahaya Sharif Aminu: Unchained Vibes expresses disappointment at the Appeal Court’s Ruling

Unchained Vibes Africa joins the Foundation for Religious Freedom in describing the unfortunate ruling of the Appeal Court which upholds the High Court’s decision to remit Yahaya Sharif-Aminu back to the Upper Shariah Court for retrial as disappointing. Yesterday, the 17th August 2022, two of the three judges on the panel set up by the Court of Appeal, Kano, upheld the Kano High Court’s earlier decision ordering a re-trial of the case of singer Yahaya Sharif-Aminu at the Upper Shariah Court. Justice Abubakar Lamido delivered the judgment via a Zoom video conference. However, there was a dissenting judgment by Justice Ita Mbaba. Justice Mbaba argued that the singer be discharged and acquitted. The justices also upheld the High Court’s decision on the legality of Shariah blasphemy laws with one exception; they held that Section 10 of the Constitution is justiciable.
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