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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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12 Jun 25

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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04 Apr 25

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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17 Mar 25

UVA Presents a Bold New Music Video by AGY – A Story of Resilience and the Struggle for Artistic Freedom.

Lagos, Nigeria – Unchained Vibes Africa (UVA) is set to premiere a compelling new music video by AGY Yakasai on April 3rd, 2025. This virtual premiere, streaming exclusively on UVA’s social media platforms, is more than just a release—it’s a statement. AGY, a musician who was imprisoned for alleged defamation after a satirical song about a governor of Kano State, uses this video to reclaim his voice. Arrested and denied proper legal representation, AGY was sentenced to two years jail term. With the intervention of the founders of UVA and organizations like the Committee for Relevant Art (CORA), the artist was released after spending one year behind bars. But that injustice remains a stark reminder of the risks artists face.
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08 Mar 25

Unchained Vibes Africa (UVA) Celebrates Eedris Abdulkareem’s Leeds City Council Recognition

Unchained Vibes Africa (UVA) Celebrates Eedris Abdulkareem’s Leeds City Council Recognition At Freedom Vibes, we celebrate voices that inspire change. Today, we recognize our very own Freedom Vibes Ambassador, Eedris Abdulkareem, who has been honored with the Leeds City Council Certificate of Recognition. This prestigious award, presented by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, acknowledges his […]
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