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NIGERIA REPORT LAUNCHED IN PARIS

04 June 2003

"WHICH WAY NIGERIA"
New Freemuse report launched in Paris

Nigerian master-drummer Tony Allen (the powerhouse behind the late Fela Kuti's band Africa 70) and the composer Ray Lema, member of Freemuse advisory board, both contributed when Freemuse presented its new report on music and censorship in Nigeria.

The Freemuse report "Which way Nigeria?" Music under Threat: A Question of Money, Morality, Self-Censorship and the Sharia was presented at a press meeting on 29. April in Paris.


Read or purchase the report here
(French and English version available)

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Jean-Christophe Servant, author of Which Way Nigeria?

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Tony Allen, former drummer with Fela Kuti

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Ray Lema, composer and musician. Member of Freemuse Advisory Board

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