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    Watch Bilal’s Performance on JR’s Feel Good Live Sessions
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    06 December 2018

    Watch Bilal’s Performance on JR’s Feel Good Live Sessions

    We didn't see this one coming.

    Animated Film "Bilal," Inspired by Ethiopian Slave Who Became "Voice of Islam" Gets US Release
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    08 January 2018

    Animated Film "Bilal," Inspired by Ethiopian Slave Who Became "Voice of Islam" Gets US Release

    The film staring Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, hits theaters on February 2.

    Songs for Love and Blackness
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    17 February 2017

    Songs for Love and Blackness

    A playlist for black power and black love, that not only honors love but celebrates black culture.

    New Animated Feature 'Bilal' Inspired By The Story Of Ethiopian Slave Who Became 'Voice Of Islam'
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    27 February 2015

    New Animated Feature 'Bilal' Inspired By The Story Of Ethiopian Slave Who Became 'Voice Of Islam'

    The film 'Bilal' is inspired by Bilal Ibn Rabah, the Ethiopian slave who became Islam's first muezzin. Featuring Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.

    Angolan-Born Singer Miss Tati's Smooth 'Shakedown'
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    21 January 2015

    Angolan-Born Singer Miss Tati's Smooth 'Shakedown'

    Angolan/Portuguese, Norway-based musician Miss Tati releases crips black-and-white visuals for "Shakedown."

    Player Xchange: Christian Tiger School x Bilal x World's Fair
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    17 December 2013

    Player Xchange: Christian Tiger School x Bilal x World's Fair

    Download our latest Player Xchange collaboration from Cape Town producers Christian Tiger School, Bilal and Queens MC collective World's Fair.

    New Merchandise In The OkayAfrica Store!
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    05 April 2012

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