Tag: AKON
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Akon’s Impact as an African Diaspora Artist
Aliaume Dalama Badara, better known as Akon, is a Senegalese – American artist born in St. Louis, Missouri. Akon started making music in 2004 and his journey as an artist and individual is deeply rooted in Africa and his experience in the Diaspora. He credits much of his success to Africa and, therefore, often acknowledges
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The Controversy and Awareness of Tariku Gankisi’s “Dishta Gina”
Tariku Gankasi is an Ethiopian musician from Jinka, a southern region of Ethiopia. Gankisi was a soldier in the military during the Ethio-Eritrean war. He saw much violence and his music has preached love and peace ever since he returned home. As he gained fame his message of unity began to spread. Recently, Ethiopia has faced