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African art is functional, it serves a purpose. It's not a dormant. It's not a means to collect the largest cheering section. It should be healing, a source a joy. Spreading positive vibrations.
Mos Def
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Mos Def
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: December 11
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Yasiin Bey
Dante Terrell Smith
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