Balewa
Americannoun
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The Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Daoud Abubakar Balewa and his wife, Monife, a vocalist, self-released a smattering of albums in the late 1970s and ’80s with a collective called Ambiance.
From New York Times ● Sep. 18, 2020
On the title track, with Monife Balewa singing high, open tones in the distance, the chords of the pianist Kino Cornwell balance up against a tumbling flow of percussion.
From New York Times ● Sep. 18, 2020
Indeed, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Nigeria’s first prime minister, closed his speech at Nigeria’s independence ceremony with the words, “God Save Our Queen”.
From Economist ● Aug. 18, 2016
Three remarkable Africans who symbolize to their peoples independence promised or prospective: Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, K.B.E.,
From Time Magazine Archive
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“It’s quite clear Balewa did it because he wants to take away attention from his defense pact with the British,” Odenigbo said.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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