Rag Tag - Nigerian Love Story for the Black Canon
'Rag Tag' encompasses the diversity within the African Diaspora by showing London Nigerian men learning to regulate their emotions while navigating love and societal pressures.

Recorded on July 19, 2007 at Masonic Hall Grand Lodge, New York, NY. Setlist: 1. Locked Out - 2. Don’t Stop Now - 3. Distant Sun - 4. Silent House - 5. Fall At Your Feet - 6. She Called Up - 7. Mean To Me - 8. Something So Strong - 9. Better Be Home Soon - 10. Don’t Dream It’s Over - 11. When You Come - 12. Recurring Dream
'Rag Tag' encompasses the diversity within the African Diaspora by showing London Nigerian men learning to regulate their emotions while navigating love and societal pressures.
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