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Highlights of Freedom Vibes 3.0

We thank all participants for supporting the third edition of Freedom Vibes Series held on Saturday 29th January 2022. The turnout was very impressive and we look forward to an even more engaging experience in the next edition.

For the benefit of those who were unable to attend physically or join us via the live streaming on social media, we have put together the highlights of the event for your update.

King Sobrino and Natinee interview stakeholders, including Amb. Ayoola Olukanni, former Nigerian High Commissioner to Australia and current DG, NACCIMA
DJ Valentino dishes out Freedom tunes to welcome attendees
The event anchor, Nollywood actor Sam Uche Anyamele, welcomes stakeholders
CHEF L (Lanre Adams), winner of Freedom Vibes Contest performs his award winning piece 2020 which epitomizes freedom of expression in the age of pandemic
Ayodele Ganiu, Executive Producer, Unchained Vibes Africa, makes audiovisual presentation on the event’s theme Public Morality Rules Vs Artistic Freedom
The Green Queen (Sola Alamutu), Advocacy Manager, Unchained Vibes Africa, presents statistics of social media reactions to recent cases of censorship in Nollywood
Veteran Nollywood Actor and Producer Jide Kosoko delivers the keynote address on the theme Public Morality Rules Vs Artistic Freedom
The Panel discussions featured:
1.       Actor Jide Kosoko
2.       Actor Hilda Dokubo
3.       Filmmaker/reggae musician Myke Pam
4.       Filmmaker Tee Jay Dan
5.       Kolawole Oluwadare, Human right lawyer and Deputy Director at SERAP
6.       Mukhtar Aminu (a.k.a Aminu Nasara), filmmaker whose latest movie Makaranta has been accused of promoting immorality by Kano Censors Board
The panel was moderated by veteran journalist and culture advocate Jahman Anikulapo
The Q & A session featured contributions from stakeholders, including DJ Bola Browne, Poet Adeola Goloba, Creative Arts and other students from the University of Lagos
Kano-based rapper and poet Ricqy Ultra lights up the stage with his electrifying performance addressing national crisis in Nigeria
Veteran actor Hilda Dokubo was honoured as the Artist of the Month in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the promotion of artistic freedom and advocacy for good governance in Nigeria. There was a special goodwill message from Theodora Ulerie, Creative Director, Culture House Arts Education Resource Centre, San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago. The award was presented by Prince Jide Kosoko on behalf of Unchained Vibes Africa
Winner and runners-up of the Freedom Vibes Contest were also recognized and presented with certificates.
There was a special appearance by veteran rapper and activist Eedris Abdulkareem who wrapped up the event with his evergreen song  Jaga Jaga with members of the audience singing along.
 

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