Blitz Bazawule
Filmmaker & Musician | Bridging African Stories & Global Audiences
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Blitz Bazawule is a multi-talented artist who bridges the worlds of film, music, and social impact. As the writer, director, and composer of the acclaimed film 'The Burial of Kojo', he garnered critical acclaim and won the Best Narrative Feature award at the Slamdance Film Festival.
Blitz's music has also reached global audiences, with his album 'Diasporadical' topping Billboard's World Music chart. With a unique ability to weave together captivating narratives and soulful soundscapes, Blitz's keynotes inspire audiences to amplify underrepresented voices and use the power of storytelling to drive meaningful change.
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"Wahala" / "Make You No Forget" / "Best I Can"
Backed by his band the Mighty Embassy Ensemble, hip-hop artist, filmmaker and TED Fellow Samuel "Blitz" Bazawule delivers an electrifying, polyphonic performance of three songs: "Wahala," "Make You No Forget" and "Best I Can."
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