Category: Nigeria
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Mixtape: Social Justice Within Africa
Introduction Africa is no stranger to protesting wrongdoings in their society. For decades countries have been protesting corruption, health issues, wealth distribution, racism, and police brutality. Yes, police brutality too. It may come shocking to some because why would countries of majority one race have these issues but they are there and exist unfortunately. Artists
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Final Project: Mixtape
Social and Political issues/change For my mixtape, the following themes were selected: Social and Political change. Social and political issues continue to plague many parts of the world where corruption, police brutality, poverty, and unemployment plague many people. While this is a universal issue, the focus of this mixtape will be African rappers and the
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Mixtape: The African Queens of Hip-Hop
Introduction Throughout the hip-hop industry women are constantly fighting to come up on top, no matter what country or continent they are on. With the patriarchal structure, it is usually difficult for women to make music the way they would prefer or most resembles who they are because they fear it will not be received
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Behind the Lines Podcast: Themes of Hip Hop Today
This is the Behind the Lines Podcast with Charisma & K. Woo where we look beyond the lyrics and verses to understand what Hip Hop today is really about. The first episode features rapper Banwo Music in an interview and discussion on the topics of social justice and braggadocio. Banwo & his music can be
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Davido- Nigeria’s most popular star
Davido is one of the most popular artists in recent mainstream history. Even though Davido was born in Atlanta, Georgia, he and his family have roots in Nigeria, and is consistently seen as Nigeria’s most-streamed artist on Spotify and Apple music. Throughout his career, he has managed to work with artists such as Chris Brown, Quavo,
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Wande – “Naija Bit”
Mutiat Yewande Isola is a Nigerian-born female hip-hop artist, who goes more commonly by the name Wande. She was born in Nigeria in 1996 making her 26 years of age. For the most part, she grew up in Austin, Texas, and was signed to Reach Records in 2019. In her song “Woo” she expounds upon
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Wizkid, Nigerian And Proud Of It
By: Nellie Sainvil “Wizkid” or Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, was born July 16th, 1990 in Surulere, Ikeja, Nigeria making him 31 years of age. Ayodeji had a fascination with music at a very young age, so much so that he began producing music at no older than 11 years old. He dropped his first music video
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Falz and the Diaspora of Nigeria
Folarin Falana, formerly known as Falz(or Falz the Bahd Guy), is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and actor. He was born on October 7,1991. He wasn’t formerly known until his song “Marry Me” in 2014, where he then went on to own an independent record label called Bahd Guys Records and have four studio albums. Falz
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Beauty and Soul- Ray Blk
In an upbeat and fun song about getting over an ex, Ray Blk pays homage to the diaspora. Rita Ekwere, stage name Ray Blk, was born August 2, 1994, in Nigeria and moved to London around the age of 4. Ever since a young age Ray has always been inclined to make music. At the
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“I Want” -Enny
By: Diego Austin In her 2021 song “I Want,” Enny exhibits both her British and Nigerian identities. Enny is a British-born rapper and the daughter of Nigerian immigrants. As a result, she identifies with Nigeria, the Nigerian diaspora, and Britishness, especially her home of Southeast London. Along with her Nigerian identity, this last point is