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02/11/2026

Legendary Afrobeats Hall of Famer Dayo “D1” Adeneye reflects on the early vision he and Kenny Ogungbe had for Nigerian music. As radio & TV personalities and founders of the record label, Kennis Music, they were helping to build a blueprint that would later evolve into the modern Afrobeats era.

Sade was the first Nigerian-born artist to win a Grammy in 1986. Now, artists like Burna Boy and Tems have won Grammys, with Wizkid, Davido, Ayra Starr, and Omah Lay among the nominees. And Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti’s legacy was celebrated with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The spotlight on 🇳🇬 may be brighter now, but the foundation was laid by pioneers and took decades to manifest. I think we are only seeing the beginning and that we will soon move on from the only category for African artists being “Best African Music Performance”. I think it’s wild that there is only one Grammy category to honor the massive talent and diversity of genres across a continent as large as Africa.

Full interview with Dayo coming soon on 🎥

Thank you Megan for this write up about in The Iowa Source! 🔗 ⬇️ link jn comments It honestly makes me emotional (in th...
02/11/2026

Thank you Megan for this write up about in The Iowa Source!

🔗 ⬇️ link jn comments

It honestly makes me emotional (in the best way) to see the names of some the incredibly talented artists I have featured, like Valdozzy, Kemena, CJ Obassey. It’s been an incredible journey so far and it all started with Valdozzy commenting on one of my posts and then me listening to his song MAGIC ft Kemena ✨✨✨✨✨✨💖💖💖💖

It might seem literally all over the map to go from hot Nigerian musicians to Afrobeats promoters in Portugal, to local artists in Fairfield, Iowa, but diversity is the spice of life!!!!

And across the globe and varying genres, love is universal! That’s really how this started and what keeps it going.

01/21/2026

Mark Stimson is a renaissance man with many talents who largely focuses on sustainability and green solutions for global issues. His extended family is rich with artistic talent and his love for sailing has translated into his beautifully detailed paintings. These are just a few examples of some of his work on display at Big Blue in Fairfield, Iowa.

Big Blue Fairfield 🐋 is an open source collective, with studios for art, music, science and technology, and a venue for meetings, workshops, music rehearsals. Mark runs Big Blue with his wife Sandy. Their children Amarnath New Art Spirit, Rae Rae Swon • Gilding • Felting • Art Garments and Allison are also immensely talented artists. We often wonder what the Stimson family is drinking to produce so many incredibly gifted artists in every generation!

Currently (through February 8, 2026) he has a painting showing in the International Small Works Show at the International Artisan Gallery in Fairfield, curated by Anastasia Kitakis aka MediterraVibe

01/17/2026

Paul James Morehead started these incredible animal drawings a few years ago, inspired by the animal aspect of Richard Rudd’s Gene Keys. I remember when he started sharing them and how impressive they were! It’s inspiring to see what it has grown into!

Parts of this body of work have shown in a few galleries in LA, Chicago, and Fairfield.

4 pieces are currently on display in the Small Works Show curated by Anastasia Kitakis in Fairfield, Iowa.

Paul is an illustrator and does readings using the systems of Jyotish (Vedic astrology), Human Design, and the Gene Keys.

Read more and/or book a session at pauljmorehead.com

01/02/2026

Jenny Sammons is a painter and musician based on Fairfield, Iowa. Her voice as well as her bright and bold paintings bring joy to many. I visited Jenny in her studio while she was working on some “stained glass” floral paintings which can be applied to windows, creating a colorful, illuminated display!

Jenny currently has 3 pieces on exhibition in the Small Works Show at the International Artisan Gallery in Fairfield through February 8, 2026. Jenny is one of 126 artists from 37 countries featured in the exhibit, curated by Anastasia Kitakis

mediterravibe.com/smallworksshow

Check out Jenny’s work at
jennysammonsart.com/
etsy.com/shop/JennySammonsArt

Song: Sorom by Ezeugo

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12/09/2025

Ananda Kesler curated a beautiful show inspired by a residency she did in Veracruz, Mexico. “Sun Chasing and Other Adventures” at Freeform Art Gallery in Fairfield, Iowa featured international artists: Marco Avilés, Selene Soto Roz, Ulises Ismael Lopez, Ananda Kesler, Yumali Torres, Liz Avosetta, Karen Cervantes, Joost Halbertsma, and Xochitl Martinez. Ananda’s work “Come Play With Me” is also featured in a video of Katherine Eid’s beautiful poem “Lebanon Meet Israel”, available at . Music courtesy of . Editing by Steven Patrick Stringer. Videography and Direction by Erin Skipper. All TUNE INTO YOU MEDIA featured artists’ work and links can be found at erinskipper.com/people.

12/08/2025

In addition to hosting the in Lisbon and across Africa, Naky Gaglo is a multi-talented and multi-faceted entrepreneur. He’s done everything from clothing and jewelry design, farming, tourism, and perhaps a future career as a singer 😂🎤

Naky is an inspiration to many people. His creativity, vision, and commitment to community make it feel like anything is possible.

If you’re traveling to Lisbon, dedicate a few hours to experience Naky’s walking tour through the city. He’s also expanding his tours into Africa so check out his page for updates, and follow on IG for the events he and Sam host in Lisbon!

https://www.instagram.com/africanlisbontour/

https://africanlisbontour.com/

All TUNE INTO YOU MEDIA featured guests' work and links can be found at
https://www.erinskipper.com/people

12/08/2025

Naky talks about the need for healing among the millions impacted by Portugal’s role in the Transatlantic slave trade. The wounds of colonization, displacement, forced labor, and cultural erasure are still carried in communities today.

When I mentioned that Portugal’s president suggested an apology is owed, Naky’s skeptical look said everything. Apologies without accountability don’t mean much. Countries that built wealth through colonization, enslavement, kidnapping, and genocide should be taking far more responsibility.

Reparations would be powerful, but even honest acknowledgment is a vital first step. Naky’s African Lisbon Tour brings these truths into the open — helping people understand the past so real healing can begin.

Check out Naky's page for updates on his tours in Portugal and Africa, and also follow Black Hills Events on IG for the events he and Sam host in Lisbon!

https://www.instagram.com/africanlisbontour/

https://www.instagram.com/black_hills_events/

https://africanlisbontour.com/

All TUNE INTO YOU MEDIA featured guests' work and links can be found at
https://www.erinskipper.com/people

12/07/2025

Naky talks about Portugal’s history of human trafficking in the transatlantic slave trade and the lasting impact it has had on both Africa and Portugal. His work brings visibility to stories that are often hidden or erased.

If you’re traveling to Lisbon, dedicate a few hours to experience Naky’s walking tour through the city. He’s also expanding his tours into Africa so check out his page for updates, and follow on IG for the events he and Sam host in Lisbon!

https://www.instagram.com/africanlisbontour/

https://africanlisbontour.com/

All TUNE INTO YOU MEDIA featured guests' work and links can be found at
https://www.erinskipper.com/people

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