BLACK! Critical Media Literacy Conference:
Community Voices from the African Diaspora
from Nigeria to South Central Los Angeles
Pre-recorded Sessions
Mr. Adamu Waziri is the creator of the popular Bino and Fino, an African educational cartoon series. He is one of the founders of EVCL, a company focused on developing African based children’s and family entertainment brands.
Prior to setting up EVCL, he had over a decade of international 3D animation experience at award-winning animation studios working on projects for clients including Disney, HP, and Sony.
Learn more about Bino and Fino:​
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​Bino and Fino is a cartoon series about a brother and sister named Bino and Fino who live with their family in Nigeria. Bino and Fino have many adventures where, with the help of their friend Zeena the Magic Butterfly, they discover and learn about Africa and rest of the world.​
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Mr. Adamu Waziri, Nigeria, Creator of Bino and Fino, A Popular African Educational Cartoon Series
Mr. James Fugate of Eso Won Books in Leimert Park, Los Angeles, CA discusses books and engagement.
Mr. Ben Caldwell: ​Cultural Architect, Artist, Independent Filmmaker, Director, Educator, and Mentor
Co-Founder of the KAOS Network
Jacqueline Alexander-Sykes discusses the significance of art and the future of St. Elmo Village "a place for people to explore and develop their creative ability."
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King Daunté Fyall
Group Name: DAANSEKOU Cultural Arts Collective of Los Angeles
(pronounced: dahn-say-kou)
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Instruction Lead By: KINGTAE or Daunté “KINGTAE” Fyall
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Group Bio/Info: In his representation of the mission of DAANSEKOU CULTURAL ARTS COLLECTIVE and the direction of West African Griot, Historian, & Master in Residency:
Baba Fode Sissoko, Daunté “KINGTAE” Fyall and his team of Exceptionally Talented Artists, work closely with inner-city youth while also maintaining corporate, private, and individual group lessons.
They promote the development of Ancestral knowledge through Love, Tradition, Family, Community, Unity & Movement. With an affinity for Cultural Education and Performance,
DAANSEKOU (Danse “Dance” + Sekou “Wisdom”) believes that "true healing starts with Pure Heart and Positive Intention." This is paired with the humility to share the value of living traditions and simultaneously encourage people to experience their infinite potential.
DAANSEKOU is on a quest to empower others to discover a greater self-awareness through Light (knowledge), Love (for humanity), Positive Energy. They invite individuals from all walks of life to Join in Creating a Unified “Village” Of Love for West African Culture! Come to Class Family!
King Daunté Fyall, Founder/Artistic Director, DAANSEKOU Cultural Arts Collective