Samini Lectures At Howard University
Samini enhanced his reputation by lecturing to the Ghanaian community at Howard University in Washington, DC, USA.
He discussed the importance of music and culture in connecting the diaspora with Africa. The artist engaged with the audience at the prestigious Howard University, now known as the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts.
The Ghanaian dancehall superstar shared this news on his Instagram page, saying:
“From rhythms that resonate to stories that connect, music proves to be a universal language uniting people across continents. Here at Howard University during the “return conversation” I delved into the powerful discourse on ‘the role of music and Culture in bridging the gap between the global Diaspora and Africa.
The Director of Creative Arts at the National Commission on Culture, Dr. Socrates Safo and the CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Akwasi Agyeman were present at the event.
Howard University is a private, federally chartered historically black research university in Washington, D.C., located in the Shaw neighborhood. It is classified among “R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity” and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Established in 1867, Howard is a nonsectarian institution. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in more than 120 programs.