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Vocalist & Composer
Naomi Gava
b. 1990 · Maiduguri, Borno · Marghi West
Naomi Gava writes in Heba and English, setting ceremonial rhythms against jazz harmony and drawing new audiences to the language.
Her recordings frequently sample field material from the Living Archive, with royalties returned to the contributing communities.
Legacy
- —Brought Heba lyrics to international stages
- —Returns royalties to contributing communities
- —Collaborator on the archive's music collection
