Tag: Mr. II
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Inachukua wawili
Still on the topic of the legendary Tanzanian hip-hop artists that have ensured that the religion of hip-hop did not get mixed up with the diverse content that bongo flava serves. This post will be focusing on Joseph Mbilinyi, popularly known as Mr. II (aka Sugu, 2-proud). He is recognized as one of the foundersRead…
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His Excellency Mr. II
A founder, director, rapper AND a Parliament member Mr. II aka Sugu aka 2Proud does it all. His real name being Joseph Mbilinyi, Mr II was born on May 1st, 1972 in Songeo, Tanzania. He is best known for being a hip-hop musician and a politician. He is the member of parliament for Mbeya UrbanRead…
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30 days of Tanzanian hip hop: Day 22 Sugu
30 days of Tanzanian hip hop: Day 22 – Sugu. In 2010. The pic was taken during the 2010 elections and Sugu (aka 2Proud, Mr. II) ran for and won a seat in Parliament Another one of TZ’s hip hop pioneers. Sugu has spent 2 decades in hip hop. He had a long career inRead…
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Hip Hop in Bongo
In the article titled Hooligans and Heroes: Youth Identity and Hip-Hop in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Alex Perullo explores the many ways that hip hop has affected the the lives of Tanzanian youth. Although many older Tanzanians regard hip hop with contempt and label its followers as “wahuni” (hooligans), there is no mistaking the factRead…
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Politics and Hip Hop Meet in Upcoming Elections
Interview | By Msia Kibona Clark | 15 SEPTEMBER 2010 Dar es Salaam — Hip hop has often been used by artists as a form of social commentary against poverty, corruption and inequality. Now, some of these artists are aiming to effect change from the inside and are seeking political office themselves. Joseph Mbilinyi, known byRead…