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Christian Adofo is an established writer and author who is versatile writing longform , editorial articles for broadsheets to quick witty copy for bringing fresh storytelling to life. His Writing has been featured in Billboard , The Financial Times, Resident Advisor and more.
The Rise of Afrobeats: From West Africa to The Diaspora 1950-2010
How Afrobeats took over the world — and is still evolving
ACS raves and the rise of UK Afrobeats
Why Are Our Young Black British Players Suddenly Moving Abroad?
Afrobeats Now: A Chronicle of Major Moments Pushing the Genre Forward - Billboard
Lethal Bizzle - Pow! (Forward) - Resident Advisor
Meet the barber and artist celebrating his west London community
Kokoroko: "Jazz & Afrobeat Shouldn't Stay Within Our Parents' Generation"
WRITINGS FEATURED ON BOOKS
A Quick Ting On: Afrobeats
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Afrobeats is a fast-growing genre, one that has carved out a distinct and powerful Black identity rooted within the African continent.
The first book of its kind, A Quick Ting On: Afrobeats chronicles the social and cultural development of the eponymous music genre, tracing its rich history from the African continent all the way to the musical centre of the Western world.
This exciting new book takes a unique look at the music of the African diaspora and their children, delving into how Afrobeats and its sub-genres have provided new articulations of Black identity and pride. It remembers the Afrobeats pioneers and memorable cultural moments, as well as investigating the impact of African migration, travel and modernisation on the genre.
A Quick Ting On: Afrobeats provides an insightful look at how Afrobeats became the explosive music genre it is today. -
Price: £9.99
Pages: 175
Publisher: Jacaranda books
Imprint: Jacaranda Books
Series: AQTO
Publication Date: 24th February 2022
Trim Size: 116 x 182 mm
ISBN: 9781913090517
Format: Trade binding
Beyond The Bassline
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Celebrating the recent seminal Beyond The Bassline exhibition at the British Library that explored 500 years of Black British Music,
Christian contributed two essays in this special anthology book. One was an updated longform exploring the relationship between African Caribbean societies (aka ACS) at UK universities and the rise of Afrobeats speaking to key figures that followed its journey. Whilst another focused on a special conversation between myself, NTS Radio founder Femi Adeyemi and Touching Bass co-founder and solid selector Errol Anderson on building D.I.Y community on the airwaves & on the dancefloor from the city to the world.
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Price: £48.13
Pages: 288
Publisher: British Library Publishing
Publication Date: 27 April 2024
Trim Size: 24.77 x 2.79 x 18.42 cm
Format: Hardcover
Mandem
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For Iggy London’s critically acclaimed anthology on Black British masculinity MANDEM, Christian contributed an essay exploring his coming of age affiliation via indie music and cult band Bloc Party led by Nigerian-British lead singer Kele Okereke.
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Price: £20.00
Pages: 224
Publisher: Jacaranda Press
Imprint: Jacaranda Books
Publication Date: 9th March 2023
Trim Size: 142 x 218 mm
ISBN: 9781913090944
Format: Hardcover
