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05 February 2013
The Roots Of... Flying Lotus Discovers His African Ancestry
Flying Lotus took a DNA test to find out his the roots of his African ancestry. Watch to discover not only his familial ties to Alice and John Coltrane, but also his musical roots in soul makossa.
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24 January 2012
Video: The Roots of Q-Tip - A Tribe Called Djola
Q-Tip, of A Tribe Called Quest, takes a DNA test and discovers his African ancestry in the 'The Roots Of...' series on Okayafrica TV.
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08 December 2011
Video: The Roots of The Roots - ?uesto and Black Thought Find Out Their African Ancestry
The Roots find out their African ancestry. Is Black Thought from the Mende Tribe? Find out!
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OkayAfrica is the premiere digital platform bringing the worlds of African music, art, culture, style, sports and politics to a global audience. Founded in 2010 as an extension of Okayplayer, OkayAfrica serves as a cultural bridge to foster deeper understanding of the continent, while also building meaningful connections with its diaspora.
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