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Elegance as Resistance – Congo’s Creole Fashion Tradition and the Rise of La Sape

Congo’s contribution to world culture is often told through its music, the irresistible pulse of rumba, the electric energy of soukous, the legends of Papa Wemba and Koffi Olomidé. Yet there is another story, equally powerful and deeply Creole in spirit: fashion.
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Jah Baba wants to reach out to the people of Africa and the world with his unique blend of African rhythms and jazz. For African jazz musician Jah Baba, music is a universal language, able to create a deep, co...

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