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06 March 2023
Ghanaians Flock to Social Media to Celebrate Independence Day
Ghanaians worldwide are celebrating the country’s independence day— a day that represents the 66th year of Ghana’s independence from Britain’s rule.
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01 October 2020
Apple Music Launches 'Oshe Naija' to Celebrate Nigeria's Independence Day
As Nigeria celebrates its 60th year of independence today, Apple Music has launched the month-long 'Oshe Naija' campaign in celebration.
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01 October 2019
Nigeria Turns 59 and the Internet Goes Nuts About Skepta and Adele
For Nigeria's independence day, citizens took to social media to show their love for Naija and the singer of 'Hello'
Arts + Culture
30 June 2017
How Africans in America Celebrate the Fourth of July
We asked some African folks living in America—first-gens, international students and more—how they celebrate Independence Day. Here's what they said.
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30 June 2014
Alec Lomami's DRC Independence Dance Mix 'Sebene: Buka Loketo'
Kinshasa producer/rapper Alec Lomami assembled a mix of his favorite Congolese dance music in honor of DRC Independence Day.
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25 June 2014
Mozambique Independence Day Playlist Pt. 2
Okayafrica celebrates Mozambique's 39th Independence Day with a hand-picked selection of the best music to come out of Mozambique this year.
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27 April 2014
Happy 53rd Independence Day Sierra Leone From Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew!
To celebrate Sierra Leone's 53rd Independence Day, Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew have shared their hopes for Salone for the coming year.
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20 February 2014
MoBlack's Afro-House Tribute To Kwame Nkrumah's Independence Speech
Afro-house producer MoBlack honors Ghana's upcoming 57th Anniversary of Independence with the Kwame Nkrumah sampling 'Freedom.'
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