Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
They were forced from their homes by civil war in Sierra Leone. Meet a band that turns suffering into song and hope into harmony. The Refugee All Stars perform, and discuss music and healing.
Guests
- Zach Niles Co-Director/ Co-Producer, "The Refugee All Stars: The Documentary Film"
- Banker White Co-Director/ Co-Producer, "The Refugee All Stars: A Documentary Film"
- Reuben Karoma Band leader/vocalist, The Refugee All Stars
- Alhaji Jeffrey "Black Nature" Kamara Vocals, The Refugee All Stars
- Ashade Pearce Guitarist, The Refugee All Stars
- Mustapha "Nico" Massaquoi Drummer, The Refugee All Stars
- Abdul Rahim “Arahim” Kamara Harmony Vocals/ Harmonica, The Refugee All Stars
- Mohamed “Makengo” Kamara Vocalist, The Refugee All Stars
- Idrissa Mallam Bangura Bass Player, The Refugee All Stars
- Jahson Gbassay Bull Guitarist, The Refugee All Stars
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