Tag: democracy in dakar
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The Fight for Economic Patritotism
First created in 2011, Y’en A Marre, which translates to ‘Fed Up’, was created by a group of Senegalese rappers and journalists in order overthrow the current president Abdoulaye Wade, through protest, increasing civic engagement, voting campaigns, and youth initiatives. The group was created by rappers Fou Malade , Thiat, Kilifeu and journalists Sheikh Fadel Barro,Read…
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African Hip Hop Film Series
This winter California State University, Los Angeles is holding an African Hip Hop Film Series. The films feature hip hop scenes from all over Africa, including Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, South Africa, and Uganda. All films are free and open to the public. For more information contact Msia Clark @ mclark7@calstatela.edu.