So much of what we share from Mali is music.
Bantu, the 13-piece Afro-funk band led by the host of Lagos' Afropolitan Vibes, Ade Bantu, embarked on a grueling road trip from Africa's Big Apple to Mali for Festival sur le Niger earlier this month.
The band undertook the 5 000km trip to be part of the festival's 13th edition and to make a statement against violence in war-torn Mali.
"Someone asked me why we would go through all this stress for a festival in some remote place,” Ade Bantu said.
“It’s simple, we were determined to show solidarity with our fellow brothers and sisters in Mali who have been battling with Islamist insurgency for years. This festival was important to help heal wounds and build bridges."
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And, apparently at this year's festival they used solar powered vehicles to transport musicians around the grounds... Go Segou! Go Fondation Festival Sur Le Niger! Go Doumbia et Daffe!
From Lagos to Mali: Bantu goes on 5000km anti-war road trip
Feb 15, 2017 • by IfeOluwa Nihinlola •Bantu, the 13-piece Afro-funk band led by the host of Lagos' Afropolitan Vibes, Ade Bantu, embarked on a grueling road trip from Africa's Big Apple to Mali for Festival sur le Niger earlier this month.
The band undertook the 5 000km trip to be part of the festival's 13th edition and to make a statement against violence in war-torn Mali.
"Someone asked me why we would go through all this stress for a festival in some remote place,” Ade Bantu said.
“It’s simple, we were determined to show solidarity with our fellow brothers and sisters in Mali who have been battling with Islamist insurgency for years. This festival was important to help heal wounds and build bridges."
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And, apparently at this year's festival they used solar powered vehicles to transport musicians around the grounds... Go Segou! Go Fondation Festival Sur Le Niger! Go Doumbia et Daffe!
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