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Orji holds a fan and a microphone while performing “Eberechukwu’s Biafra” at Berklee Performance Center Jan. 31. The “Visionaries Collective” was formed organically while Orji worked on the project.

Berklee student artist honors Biafran heritage through music, poetry and dance

Sundararaman Rengarajan, Darin Zullo, Quillan Anderson, Colette Pollauf, and Jessica Xing
February 10, 2023
Orji and the Collective receive their diplomas for the album “Conception.” The certificates honored each member of the Collective for their efforts and dedication to the performance and album.

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Orji, Delgado and Quinones lie sprawled on the stage floor to pay homage to Orjis brother during “Thunder of Michael’s Roar.” The scene depicted their childhood experience.

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Orji plays the saxophone in front of the Biafran flag during the performance of “Eberechukwu’s Biafra.” Orji acknowledged this song as a tribute to her ancestors and heritage.

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The five voices of Conception stand facing the audience in front of other members of the Collective. They performed the track “Push Thru,” which indicates the qualities needed to be creative and prosperous.

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Mae-Ya Carter Ryan sings center stage while dancers in long white skirts surround her. The dancers depicted a vessel from which Ryan, the “Visionary of Spirit,” emerged.

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