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Danira Afegbua, Anogiri Akpala Masquerade Costume, Ogute, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “Danira Afegbua, Anogiri Akpala Masquerade Costume, Ogute, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-2852
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Arts & Performance

Danitra Vance

1954–1994

Danitra Vance (July 13, 1954 – August 21, 1994) was an American comedian and actress who was a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL) during its eleventh season in 1985. Raised in Chicago's South Side, Vance performed for The…

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Literature

Danja

1982–

Floyd Nathaniel Hills (born February 22, 1982), known professionally as Danja (; dayn-juh), is an American record producer from Virginia Beach, Virginia. Beginning his career as a co-producer for fellow Virginian Timbaland, he has since produced for Lloyd…

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Science & Inventions

Danni Washington

Biography

Daniell "Danni" Washington is an American activist, artist, and presenter who campaigns for cleaner, plastic-free oceans. She founded the Big Blue & You, a non-profit organization. Washington presents the STEM-themed TV show Xploration Nature Knows Best,…

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Music

Danny!

1983–

Daniel Swain (born August 18, 1983), known mononymously as Danny!, is an American rapper, record producer, singer, and composer. Swain rose to prominence after his debut performance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, where he premiered his song "Evil". After…

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Culture

Danny Bond

1997–

Daniela da Silva Barros (born 23 July 1997), known professionally as Danny Bond, is a Brazilian rapper, singer, songwriter, and dancer. She is the first Black travesti musician to reach the top of the iTunes Brazil chart six times, establishing herself as…

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Biography & Culture

Danny Clarke

Biography

Dannahue Barrington Clarke is a British garden designer and television presenter who for two seasons co-hosted the BBC series The Instant Gardener with Helen Skelton (2015 -2016). He has also been part of the presenting team for Channel 5’s Filthy Garden…

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Music

Danny Cox

1943–2025

Daniel Cox Jr. (July 18, 1943 – March 7, 2025), also known as Sonny Cox, was an American folk singer and songwriter, best known for his 1974 LP album Feel So Good.

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Danny Dafla holding one of his paintings, Eritrea

circa 1997

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Cataloged as “Danny Dafla holding one of his paintings, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1038
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Danny Dafla standing next to his artwork, Asmara, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “Danny Dafla standing next to his artwork, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0067
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Danny Dafla with his family, Eritrea

circa 1997

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Cataloged as “Danny Dafla with his family, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1042
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Danny Dafla with his wife, Eritrea

circa 1997

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Cataloged as “Danny Dafla with his wife, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1045
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Danny Dalfa with his mother, Eritrea

circa 1997

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Cataloged as “Danny Dalfa with his mother, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1043
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Film & Television

Danny Glover

1946–

Daniel Leburn Glover ( GLUV-ər; born July 22, 1946) is an American actor and producer. He has received numerous accolades including the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the NAACP's President's Award, as…

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Arts & Performance

Danny John-Jules

1960–

Daniel John-Jules (born 16 September 1960) is a British actor, singer and dancer. He is best known for playing Cat in the sci-fi comedy series Red Dwarf, Barrington in the comic children's series Maid Marian and Her Merry Men, and policeman Dwayne Myers in…

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Arts & Performance

Danny Lee Wynter

1982–

Danny Lee Wynter (born 25 May 1982) is a British actor, playwright, and activist. He is best known for playing the lead in Stephen Poliakoff's BBC films Joe's Palace (2007) and Capturing Mary (2007), and also for appearing in Dominic Cooke's 2021 National…

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Music

Danny Ray Thompson

1947–2020

Danny Ray Thompson (October 1, 1947 – March 12, 2020) was an American jazz musician. He played baritone saxophone with the Sun Ra Arkestra and managed the band for a period of time.

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Arts & Performance

Danny Sapani

1970–

Danny Sapani (born 15 November 1970) is an English actor. On television, he is known for his roles in the ITV series Ultimate Force (2002–2003) and Harlots (2017–2019), the E4 series Misfits (2009–2010), the Sky Atlantic series Penny Dreadful (2014–2015),…

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Sports & Achievement

Danny Tidwell

1984–2020

Daniel Arnold Tidwell (August 1, 1984 – March 6, 2020) was an American dancer and actor best known for being the runner-up on Fox's third season of So You Think You Can Dance in 2007. Tidwell began dancing as a child, at first focusing on jazz before…

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"Danse de réjouissance du masque GUÉ PLÉ pour la fête des ignames au village de GBONI" [Joyful dance of the GUÉ PLÉ mask, for the yam festival in the village of GBONI], Gboni, Côte d'Ivoire

Date not recorded

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Maurice Ascani [printed signature]; République de Côte d'Ivoire[,] 28 - Danse de réjouissance du masque GUÉ PLÉ[,] pour la fête des ignames au village de GBONI; © photo Maurice ASCANI; Reproduction interdite, Photographed by Ascani, Maurice Published by…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-0278
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"Danse des chasseurs Biankouma" [Dance of the Biankouma hunters], Biankouma, Côte d'Ivoire

Date not recorded

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COTE D'IVOIRE flag shield [image]; IRIS [logo]; REPUBLIQUE DE LA COTE D'IVOIRE[,] Danse des chasseurs Biankouma; 6474; MEXICHROME; Printed in France. Published by AGENCE IVOIRIENNE HACHETTE[,] B.P. 9253 - ABIDJAN.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-6619
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"Danse des Echassiers au stade du 28 septembre." [Stilt dance at the stadium September 28.] , Guinée

Date not recorded

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SYLI-PHOTO [logo]; REPUBLIQUE DE GUINEE[,] Danse des Echassiers[,] au stade du 28 septembre.; LYONCOLOR [logo]; Imprimé en France; 17/1177. Published by Régie Nationale "SYLI-PHOTO"[,] B.P. 70 CONAKRY (République de Guinée).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-1254
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"Danse du folklore africain" [African folklore dance], Côte d'Ivoire

c. 1981

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7624 - AFRIQUE EN COULEURS[,] Danse du folklore africain[,] AFRICA IN COLORS[,] African country dance; Printed in F[rance]. Photographed by Desjeux, B.. Published by IRIS.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-0671
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