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Gender Equality Through Hip-Hop in Rwanda
Once considered a territory traditionally dominated by men, today, women rap and sometimes do it better than their male competitors. It all started with MC Lyte in the 1980’s in the US, and now continues with Rwandan female hip hop artist Paccy and Joyce Namande, commonly known as Kitty. Hip hop artists worldwide have a
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Politics and Hip Hop Meet in Upcoming Elections
Interview | By Msia Kibona Clark | 15 SEPTEMBER 2010 Dar es Salaam — Hip hop has often been used by artists as a form of social commentary against poverty, corruption and inequality. Now, some of these artists are aiming to effect change from the inside and are seeking political office themselves. Joseph Mbilinyi, known by