Tag: Hip Hop and Social Change in Africa
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From Hip Hop to Gospel Rap: The Evolution of Ruyonga’s Rap Style While Still Maintaining His Dual Identity
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 many shifts from the inception of his hip hop career in the United States to his 2 year break from the industry to his return in full force with gospel…
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Bow Down to Your Herninjaness: Cynthia Tumwine’s Rise as a Femcee
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, and rising hip hop artist. When she was younger, she had a dream to be an entertainer. She started her career in TV and radio, but went on to pursue…
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Freedom: Bobi Wine’s Political Activism in Uganda
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 combat the state, primarily Museveni, and its corrupt and ineffective practices. He has risen to fame all over Uganda by lending a voice to those who are unrepresented by corrupt…
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GNL Zamba’s Rapid Rise in Uganda, Indigenous Pride, and His Take on Social Issues
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 rappers in Uganda to rap in their indigenous languages. He earned fame as a rap artist during the initial development of the hip hop scene in Uganda, where he auditioned…
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Keur Gui
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 the youth-led protest movement, Y’en a Marre, which was spearheaded by hip hop artists journalists, and other civic organizations whose mission was to register young people to vote and oppose…
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