Tag: Ras Nebyu
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Ras Nebyu-Ethiopia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=r2DiHRhykiM&feature=emb_logo Ras Nebyu, who was raised in Washington, DC, is an Ethiopian-American rapper who has created a commendable fanbase in the DMV area. Nebyu is the co-founder of the Washington Slizzard — a collective of D.C. rappers, producers, and overall creatives. He began gaining popularity in 2011, with his debut mixtape Kennedy Street Teachings, and has sinceRead…
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Ras Nebyu: Diasporic “Uptown Lion Walking”
Ras Nebyu (born Mebraknegodguwad Mahtemework) is a DC-based artist who identifies as part of the Ethiopian diaspora. Although Nebyu was born and raised in America, he grew up with his Ethiopian father and grandmother, and was exposed throughout his life to Ethiopian culture through the greater diaspora in DC. Nebyu’s identity within the diaspora isRead…