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Rotimi Fani-Kayode

April 20, 2018 by Ubuntu Biography Project

Rotimi Fani-Kayode was born on April 20, 1955 (to December 21, 1989). He was a Nigerian photographer working principally in Britain who became one of the most important photographers of the late twentieth century. Fani-Kayode used his work to explore themes of sexuality, race, and culture through his stylized portraits and compositions. Oluwarotimi (Rotimi) Adebiyi Wahab Fani-Kayode was born in Lagos, Nigeria, the second child of Chief Babaremilekun Adetokunboh Fani-Kayode and Chief Mrs. Adia Adunni Fani-Kayode. His family came from […]

Categories: All, April, April 20, Fani-Kayode, Rotimi • Tags: 1955, 1989, April 20, December 21, Rotimi Fani-Kayode, Ubuntu Biography Project

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Addie Brown and Rebecca Primus

December 21, 2017 by Ubuntu Biography Project

Addie Brown was born on December 21, 1841 (to January 11, 1870). The close relationship of Brown and Rebecca Primus—two free Black women during the Civil War era—and the many letters they exchanged have attracted the interest of scholars. Brown was born free at a time when slavery was legal in 13 states and territories. Little is known about her early life, except that she was orphaned and denied a formal education. Brown was a domestic worker who lived and […]

Categories: All, Brown, Addie, December, December 21, Primus, Rebecca • Tags: 1841, 1870, 1932, Addie Brown, December 21, January 11, Rebecca Primus, Ubuntu Biography Project

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