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Photo depicting the book "Rooted in Love" displayed on a long, colorful dining table at Kezira Cafe.
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Simon Javan Okelo’s ‘Rooted in Love’ Brings Together a Lifelong Vision

May 3, 2022 Editor

by Amanda Ong


Simon Javan Okelo has worked for years to promote African culture and youth arts programming through his nonprofit organization, One Vibe Africa. Now that work is commemorated in a book. 

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