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“To take part in the African revolution, it is not enough to write a revolutionary song. You must fashion the revolution with the people. And if you fashion it with the people, the songs will come by themselves.”

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Ahmed Sekou Toure
Ahmed Sekou Toure

Ahmed Sekou Toure was a prominent political leader from Guinea. Born on January 9, 1922, and died on March 26, 1984, he served as the President of Guinea from 1958 until his death. Known for his role in the decolonization of Guinea and his advocacy for African unity, Toure was a key figure in the struggle for independence from French colonial rule. more

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