Tag: JT Rappé
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Xuman – “Ça a pété !” : conveying information through hip-hop to help people engaging in politics
In June 2023, in reaction to the tense Senegalese political environment, the hip-hop artist Xuman released “Ça a pété!” (It burst). Reacting to the protests that started in March following the fake accusation of Ousmane Sonko, a political opponent of President Macky Sall. Xuman expresses his support for Ousmane Sonko…
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Socially Conscious Rap in Senegal
Climate change has been an ongoing topic that constantly circulates in the news. Today, CNN reported that U.S. sea levels will rise rapidly in the next 30 years due to climate change. Unfortunately, not a lot of people are educated on issues like climate change, deforestation, and more. In addition,…