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By Babajide Komolafe
The quality of creative talent abundant among Nigerians is aptly reflected in the story of the Ikorodu Boys.
The boys, comprising of three siblings and their cousin: Babatunde Sanni, Muiz Sanni, Malik Sanni, and their cousin, Fawas Aina, have gained global recognition just by making use of common household items to depict top gears used in movies. Popular among these items is the use of a local wheelbarrow to replicate luxury cars, an idea which was first exhibited by Kaptain Kush.
The global recognition of the creative talent of the Ikorodu Boys is reflected in the one million followers on their Instagram page as well as an invitation to Hollywood in the United States for the premiere of the movie, ‘Extraction 2’.
Jonas Gwangwa, trombonist and anti-apartheid activist, dies at 83
South African trombonist, vocalist and composer Jonas Gwangwa was 83.
by Giovanni Russonello
(NYT NEWS SERVICE)
.- Jonas Gwangwa, a preeminent South African trombonist, vocalist and composer who became a leading artistic ambassador for the anti-apartheid resistance, died Sunday. He was 83.
The office of President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the death in a statement, but did not say where he died or what the cause was. Gwangwa had been in poor health for some time.
Calling him a giant of our revolutionary cultural movement, Ramaphosa wrote, Jonas Gwangwa ascends to our great orchestra of musical ancestors, whose creative genius and dedication to the freedom of all South Africans inspired millions in our country and mobilized the international community against the apartheid system.