Hip-Hop and Human Rights in Africa By Msia Kibona Clark February 2019 | Georgetown Journal of International Affairs “The presence of social commentary on human rights in
Category: Africa
Reason Stakes His Claim for South Africa in “Anzania”
Hip hop rappers can play an influential role in the social, political, and economic domains of the countries in which they perform. Reason, an MC
Freedom: Bobi Wine’s Political Activism in Uganda
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g0W9CIY5iM Bobi Wine is a hip hop musician, political activist, and politician in Uganda who uses his music and rap as a means to
“All hip hop is local”: Teddy Yo’s Gurageton
Teddy Yo’s 2007 hit single “Gurageton” serves as a great example of the phrase “all hip hop is local” and demonstrates how African emcees strive
All About The Holstar
Zambian hip-hop artist The Holstar, paired with Nigerian producer Teck-Zilla, came out with the song “Past, Present And Future.” It is a sultry backdrop tune
GNL Zamba’s Rapid Rise in Uganda, Indigenous Pride, and His Take on Social Issues
GNL Zamba stands out in Uganda’s rap scene as the first rap artist to popularize indigenous rap, or Lugaflow. He inspired a new generation of
