Daniel Sebuyange Oral History Interview Brown University. Ruth J Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice Creator National Museum of African American History and Culture (U.S.) Creator Brady, Darren videographer Brown, Maxine interviewer Sebuyange, Daniel interviewee videos oral histories (literary genre) Interview with Congolese-born Liverpool artist Daniel “Blue Saint” Sebuyange on migration, identity, and community arts in L8; experiences of racism; and Congo’s colonial/slavery histories and their modern legacies. He considers Liverpool’s role in the slave trade, the meaning of freedom and resistance, the International Slavery Museum, and performs his poem “Heartbeat” about holding Congo and Liverpool in one self. The views and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Global Curatorial Project, Brown University, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, or the project's institutional partners. For questions or concerns please contact library staff at hay@brown.edu or +1-401-863-2146. A2025-025 Daniel Sebuyange, known professionally as Blue Saint, is a Congolese-British rapper, singer-songwriter, spoken word poet, actor, producer, and designer. Blending hip-hop, RnB, and electronic influences, his work explores political, social, and philosophical themes through a strong narrative voice. He began rapping as a child and went on to win The Poetry Society’s SLAMbassadors Award at fourteen, earn a MOBO BeMOBO Award nomination at fifteen, and win Merseyrail Soundstation in 2014. A community facilitator and trustee of Unity Theatre, Daniel is also part of Curious Minds’ Anti-Racist group. Featured in "30 Under 30: The Young People Changing the Face of Liverpool" and The Common Sense Network’s "North30: 2021 North of England’s 30 Under 30 Trail Blazers," he has performed alongside artists such as Ed Sheeran, Akala, Pharoahe Monch, and Saul Williams, at venues including the Royal Albert Hall. His conceptual Enter Mynd EP series and debut album Mémoire have both received widespread acclaim and media attention. Daniel Sebuyange Oral History Interview, Global Curatorial Project: Unfinished Conversations oral histories and records, Ms.2022.010, Brown University Library 45793 2025 2025 Liverpool eng English 1 mov 00:29:39:00 born digital The duplication and reproduction of materials in this collection outside of Brown University, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and project partner institutions requires the written consent from the interviewee or their assignee. Please contact the John Hay Library at hay@brown.edu or +1401-863-2146 with any inquires. This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). Collection is open for research. African diaspora African diaspora Global Curatorial Project Systemic oppression Systemic oppression Unfinished Conversations England Liverpool (England) Global Curatorial Project: Unfinished Conversations oral histories and records 2014-2025 Ms.2022.010 Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/) https://www.riamco.org/render?eadid=US-RPB-Ms.2022.010 Daniel H265 HD MASTER Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)