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UVA Concludes First Phase of the 2025 Freedom Vibes Academy, Inspiring Artists to lead Social Change

Lagos, Nigeria: Unchained Vibes Africa (UVA) has successfully concluded the first phase of the Freedom Vibes Academy (FVA) 2025, a three-day virtual orientation and onboarding programme held from October 27–29, 2025, bringing together sixteen emerging socially conscious artists and cultural advocates committed to using their creativity as a force for social transformation, freedom of expression, and democracy in Nigeria.
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Unchained Vibes Africa Unveils the 2025 Freedom Vibes Academy to Empower Artists as Agents of Change

Lagos, Nigeria: Unchained Vibes Africa (UVA) has announced the 2025 edition of its flagship programme, the Freedom Vibes Academy (FVA), a hybrid training and mentorship initiative designed to empower emerging artists and cultural activists to use their creativity as a force for social transformation, freedom of expression, and democracy in Nigeria. Running from October to December 2025, the Academy will bring together 16 socially conscious artists for an intensive learning experience that blends virtual workshops, peer mentorship, and an in-person convening in Kano. The goal is to strengthen the voices of young creatives who use art to challenge oppression, promote accountability, and advance inclusion across communities.
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Index on Censorship announces 2025 Freedom of Expression awards shortlist UVA

Index on Censorship announces 2025 Freedom of Expression awards shortlist Unchained Vibes Africa (UVA) Unchained Vibes Africa (UVA)  is a Nigeria-based cultural organisation that leverages the power of the arts to promote civic education, human rights, and cultural diversity across Africa. Founded in 2020, UVA uses music, poetry and performing arts to challenge censorship, defend freedom […]
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Unchained Vibes Africa Reaffirms Support for Yahaya Sharif-Aminu Following Supreme Court Appeal Ruling

Lagos, Nigeria – September 30, 2025: Unchained Vibes Africa welcomes the September 25 ruling of Nigeria’s Supreme Court granting leave for a late appeal in the case of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, an upcoming Kano-based singer sentenced to death for alleged blasphemy. In 2020, Yahaya’s spontaneous singing and freestyling in response to a debate in a WhatsApp group sparked heated arguments which some interpreted as blasphemous. He was later arrested, tried under Sharia law, and handed a death sentence. The death sentence drew widespread criticism for violating his rights to free expression, fair trial and human dignity.
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UVA Commemorates June 12

On this day, June 12, 1993, Nigerians rose above ethnic, religious, and regional divides to participate in what remains the freest and fairest election in our nation’s history. It was a profound expression of unity, hope, and the democratic will of the people — a mandate overwhelmingly entrusted to Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola. […]
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UVA Condemns the Suspension of 22 Hausa Film Series by the Kano State Censorship Board

Unchained Vibes Africa (UVA) strongly condemns the recent decision by the Kano State Censorship Board to suspend 22 popular Hausa-language film series for alleged non-compliance with censorship regulations. This sweeping action, which effectively bans these creative works from airing or streaming, represents a blatant violation of and a grave threat to freedom of expression, artistic freedom, and the fundamental rights of cultural practitioners in Nigeria.
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Unchained Vibes Africa and Eedris Abdulkareem Launch a 30-Day TikTok Challenge to Promote Unity and Creativity for Good Governance

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Unchained Vibes Africa and Eedris Abdulkareem Launch a 30-Day TikTok Challenge to Promote Unity and Creativity for Good Governance Lagos, Nigeria, 20 April 2025 — Unchained Vibes Africa (UVA) and Nigerian music icon Eedris Abdulkareem, are set to champion a dynamic 30-day TikTok campaign to promote artistic freedom and […]
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UVA CONDEMNS NBC’S BAN OF EEDRIS ABDULKAREEM’S PROTEST SONG “TELL YOUR PAPA”

10th April 2025, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UVA CONDEMNS NBC’S BAN OF EEDRIS ABDULKAREEM’S PROTEST SONG “TELL YOUR PAPA” Lagos, Nigeria – Unchained Vibes Africa (UVA) strongly condemns the National Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) decision to classify “Tell Your Papa” , a new song by veteran artist and activist Eedris Abdulkareem as “Not To Be Broadcast” (NTBB). This […]
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UVA Articulates a Bold Stand for Artistic Freedom at AGY Yakasai’s “LABARINA” Music Video Premiere.

Lagos, Nigeria – Unchained Vibes Africa (UVA) made a powerful statement for artistic freedom and resilience during the premiere of AGY Yakasai’s highly anticipated music video titled “LABARINA” (My Story). The exclusive virtual event, streamed on UVA’s social media platforms, served as a rallying point for those advocating against artistic censorship in Nigeria.
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