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Tag: Hip Hop and Social Change in Africa

From Hip Hop to Gospel Rap: The Evolution of Ruyonga’s Rap Style While Still Maintaining His Dual Identity

April 10, 2019 ambikanair

Edwin Ruyonga, known previously as Krukid, is one of the most famous and talented hip hop artists in the African diaspora, whose style has experienced

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Bow Down to Your Herninjaness: Cynthia Tumwine’s Rise as a Femcee

March 27, 2019 ambikanair

Cynthia Tumwine, who goes by stage name Herninjaness, is an up and coming femcee from Kampala, Uganda. She is a radio DJ, model, TV actress,

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Freedom: Bobi Wine’s Political Activism in Uganda

February 27, 2019 ambikanair

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g0W9CIY5iM Bobi Wine is a hip hop musician, political activist, and politician in Uganda who uses his music and rap as a means to

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GNL Zamba’s Rapid Rise in Uganda, Indigenous Pride, and His Take on Social Issues

February 13, 2019 ambikanair

GNL Zamba stands out in Uganda’s rap scene as the first rap artist to popularize indigenous rap, or Lugaflow. He inspired a new generation of

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Keur Gui

February 9, 2017 rapcritic333

I was first introduced to Keur Gui in Chapter two of Dr. Clark’s book, Hip Hop and Social Change in Africa: Ni Wakati. Dr. Clark discussed

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The podcast features discussions on African hip hop music & culture. The podcast is produced & hosted by Msia Kibona Clark and students in the Department of African Studies at Howard University and students in the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University. You can access all of our podcasts and blog posts on hip hop in Africa at www.hiphopafrican.com.

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