Joy Oladokun — Observations From a Crowded Room

Rachel Cholst

October 23, 2024

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Joy Oladokun feels as if she’s fully embraced herself on Observations From a Crowded Room. It’s not that her previous work hasn’t been vulnerable, or that she hasn’t been thoughtful and frank in her interviews, but Observations embraces a refreshing honesty — one that is blunt and painful, but also liberating and emancipating.

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Cover of Joy Oladokun's Album a clay mask partially hidden in the shadows

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