New from Talib Kweli, this hard-hitting music video unpacks the story of of Nigeria’s oil curse, the Ogoni struggle and the complicit role of Western governments and companies. Warning: this video contains strong political language.
Ballad of the Black Gold
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Great video! would you like to have it screened in Italy for our Celebration Project on Ken Saro Wiwa death? Write to my mail personal address or to isolaquassud@gmail.com
Emanuela Pistone
theatre director
[...] song features a sample from Talib Kweli’s outstanding track, Ballad of the Black Gold. Enjoy [...]