Category: Political Rap
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Mr. O’s Obangam: A Powerful and Lyrically Impressive Critique of Western Interference and Racial Abuse
Mr. O is a rapper from Equatorial Guinea who seems to currently be residing in Spain. Obangam, which means “togetherness,” is a powerful example of combat music, speaking to the masses and calling for action to be taken against racial abuses in Spain. The video starts with a clip of right-wing Spanish nationalists chanting “negros
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Education: A Foundation for Success or Just a Scam?
King Kaka released the video for “Ganji,” the first episode of a seven-episode series on March 3, 2021. Just from the thumbnail of the video, I knew the song was going to be about a serious issue. For many of King Kaka’s videos, the thumbnails show people smiling, they incorporate several different colors, and/or they
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“Shoot The Messenger”
In 2020, #ENDSARS started as a protest movement against police brutality, injustice and much more in Nigeria. It is likely you have seen moments of the movement making headlines in the news or on Instagram, trending on Twitter, and maybe even on Facebook. As I am not a native of Nigeria, this is a movement
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“Shad” the Storyteller
Poignant storytelling and vulnerability are two of the core building blocks of hip hop. In my opinion, a tasteful incorporation of both factors lay the groundwork for honest, healing conversations across the diaspora. Not only this, but they also make for raw, honest lyrics that strike a nerve whenever they are heard. It is this
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“Who will speak for us the weak?”- Nay Wa Mitego
“Nani Atusemee Semee Sisi Wanyonge” – roughly translated to “Who will speak for us the weak” encompass the sole drive artist and activist, Nay Wa Mitego has towards his craft. Emmanuel Elibariki, also known as Nay Wa Mitego, was born June 9, 1988, in Tanzania. He made his first debut on youtube in July 2014
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John Chiti Ft Tommy Dee & Debbie – Corona Virus
Who is John Chiti? John Chiti is a famous R&B singer from Zambia who grew up in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province. John was born with albinism. When Mr.Chiti was growing up classmates taunted him, teachers beat him, and strangers spat on him for his inherited disorder. John usually sings about love and less of social and
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Nikki Mbishi: #999
Tanzania rapper Nikki Mbishi has a very extensive discography. One of his latest projects #999, which came out in 2021, speaks about the issue of gang violence and the need to make a change in his community. He begins the song describing what seems to be his primary community. He then goes on to say
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Hypocrite by Falz ft. Demmie Vee
Folarin Falana, also known as, Falz is a Nigerian rapper, and songwriter and was born on October 27, 1990, in Lagos, Nigeria. His parents are lawyers and human rights activists and Falz followed in their footsteps as he has a law degree and is a human rights activist. He started his rapping career while in
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Nasty C
Nasty C also known as, Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, is a popular South African rapper, songwriter, and producer. He was born on February 11, 1997 (25 years old) in Diepkloof. Unfortunately when he was 11 months old, his mother passed away in a fatal car crash which resulted in him moving to Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal to
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Socially Conscious Rap in Senegal
Climate change has been an ongoing topic that constantly circulates in the news. Today, CNN reported that U.S. sea levels will rise rapidly in the next 30 years due to climate change. Unfortunately, not a lot of people are educated on issues like climate change, deforestation, and more. In addition, others are not aware of