At Okayafrica HQs, we've been planning our weekends around showtimes for Mother of George, the latest release from Nigerian filmmaker/photographer and music video director Andrew Dosunmu. We're already fans of his debut theatrical release Restless City, but in the aftermath of this week's huge Dosunmu-related news, we wanted to take a closer look to get a sense of what to expect from the upcoming Black President biopic. Below are ten music videos that best create a sense of the Fela Kuti director's rich aesthetic, from Kweli in Lagos to an empowering portrayal of Les Nubians' celebration of the afro.
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IMANY "You Will Never Know"
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Talib Kweli "Hostile Gospel Pt. 1 [Deliver Us]"
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Les Nubians "Afrodance"
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Common ft. Bilal "The 6th Sense"
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Angie Stone "No More Rain (In This Cloud)
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Guru "Feel the Music"
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Yousou & Wyclef "Birima"
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Patrice "Sunshine"
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Manic Street Preachers "Let Robeson Sing"
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Maxwell "Matrimony"
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