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I am Africa Pace Brown, an actress, musician, cultural curator, and legacy bearer with a lifelong connection to jazz, soul, and theater. Born into a family steeped in music and activism, I learned early on the power of performance to tell stories and spark change. As the daughter of Oscar Brown Jr. and Jean Pace, I have been recognized for early acting achievements, broad musical collaborations, and a commitment to cultural preservation. Through projects like the Oscar Brown Jr. Archive Project and Bootblack Publishing Co., I work to honor legacies while nurturing new artistic voices.…I am Africa Pace Brown, an actress, musician, cultural curator, and legacy bearer with a lifelong connection to jazz, soul, and theater. Born into a family steeped in music and activism, I learned early on the power of performance to tell stories and spark change. As the daughter of Oscar Brown Jr. and Jean Pace, I have been recognized for early acting achievements, broad musical collaborations, and a commitment to cultural preservation. Through projects like the Oscar Brown Jr. Archive Project and Bootblack Publishing Co., I work to honor legacies while nurturing new artistic voices.

Africa Pace Brown

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I am Africa Pace Brown, an actress, musician, cultural curator, and legacy bearer with a lifelong connection to jazz, soul, and theater. Born into a family steeped in music and activism, I learned early on the power of performance to tell stories and spark change. As the daughter of Oscar Brown Jr. and Jean Pace, I have been recognized for early acting achievements, broad musical collaborations, and a commitment to cultural preservation. Through projects like the Oscar Brown Jr. Archive Project and Bootblack Publishing Co., I work to honor legacies while nurturing new artistic voices.…I am Africa Pace Brown, an actress, musician, cultural curator, and legacy bearer with a lifelong connection to jazz, soul, and theater. Born into a family steeped in music and activism, I learned early on the power of performance to tell stories and spark change. As the daughter of Oscar Brown Jr. and Jean Pace, I have been recognized for early acting achievements, broad musical collaborations, and a commitment to cultural preservation. Through projects like the Oscar Brown Jr. Archive Project and Bootblack Publishing Co., I work to honor legacies while nurturing new artistic voices.

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I am Africa Pace Brown, an actress, musician, cultural curator, and legacy bearer with a lifelong connection to jazz, soul, and theater. Born into a family steeped in music and activism, I learned early on the power of performance to tell stories and spark change.

As the daughter of Oscar Brown Jr. and Jean Pace, I have been recognized for early acting achievements, broad musical collaborations, and a commitment to cultural preservation. Through projects like the Oscar Brown Jr. Archive Project and Bootblack Publishing Co., I work to honor legacies while nurturing new artistic voices.

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Work Experience

Co-creator and Director at Oscar Brown Jr. Archive Project

January 1, 2018 - Present

Co-created and co-directed five stage play readings at the Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts, preserving Oscar Brown Jr.'s cultural contributions.

Actress at The Great Nitty Gritty

January 1, 1982 - October 12, 2025

Cast member in Oscar Brown Jr.'s production at Arie Crown Theatre, Chicago; received critical acclaim.

Performer at Ujima Theater Company's 'And Bid Him Sing'

January 1, 1990 - October 12, 2025

Performance in the play directed by Lorna C Hill; earned critical acclaim.

Performer at The Hideout

April 1, 2005 - October 12, 2025

Final concert with Oscar Brown Jr., performed in April 2005; significant moment in Africa Brown's career.

Co-Creator/Performer at Oscar Brown Jr. Archive Project

January 1, 2018 - Present

Co-created, co-directed, and performed in five stage readings at the Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts; project initiated in 2018.

Performer at AACM 50th Anniversary Celebration

January 1, 2015 - October 12, 2025

Performed at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) in 2015.

Actor at Book: The Upgrade

January 1, 2015 - October 12, 2025

Appeared in the 2015 film; a one-hour and 29-minute drama listed on IMDb.

Co-Manager and Director at Bootblack Publishing Co.

January 1, 2018 - Present

Manage father’s music catalog; co-created and co-directed the Oscar Brown Jr. Archive Project, including performing in five stage readings at the Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts.

Actress / Performer at The Upgrade (2015 film)

December 31, 2015 - October 24, 2025

Actress in The Upgrade (2015 film), a 1-hour and 29-minute drama listed on IMDb.

Actress / Performer at Ujima Theater Company

December 31, 1990 - October 24, 2025

And Bid Him Sing (1990, Ujima Theater Company, Buffalo, NY) — received critical acclaim.

Actress / Performer at Arie Crown Theatre, Chicago

December 31, 1982 - October 24, 2025

The Great Nitty Gritty (1982, Arie Crown Theatre, Chicago) — appeared in Oscar Brown, Jr. production.