Tag: awa khiwe
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FLy WOmen of Zimbabwe mixtape
The songs below are just a small number of the female rappers who have contributed to Zimbabwe hip-hop over the past decade. All of these women are relevant and celebrated in their country and show the vast wealth of what women in Zimbabwe hip-hop have to offer. The first song…
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AWA Khiwe: making waves from zimbabwe to germany
AWA Khiwe is making an impact on the Zimbabwe rap scene. Ensuring that not only her culture is acknowledged for its beauty, but that it survives through the oppression that has stolen the stories of so many of our African brothers and sisters. Originally from Nkayi, Zimbabwe AWA Khiwe was…
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Ngeke Bengimele – Ghanaian Stallion & Awa Khiwe
Ngeke Bengimele which translates to “I Can’t Stand It”, is performed by Zimbabwean artist Awa Khiwe. This song, in particular, is a great example of cultural representation, as the artist uses her own language and brings her own cultural styles. Cultural representation is important to music and to hip hop.…