Tag: social rap
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Wakazi: The King of Bilingual Rap
Wakazi, the self-proclaimed “Billingual Beast,” is well known for his signature sound that includes a fusion of English and Swahili rhymes. Wakazi was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and at a young age developed a deep love of hip hop through his performances during talent shows. He never thought to pursue his passion seriously
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Roma: Tanzania’s Social Change Powerhouse
Ibrahim Mussa, also known as Roma Mkatoliki once stated in an interview that he sees himself as “an ambassador, to be a voice of the voiceless, to speak on behalf of the challenges and struggles of everyday Tanzanians.” As a successful conscious rapper, he has become a voice for the young people of Tanzania, speaking
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Staying true to your roots even in FAME
Morrocan rapper French Montana releases ‘Famous’ in his second studio album, Jungle Rules. He starts the music video with the title of the song in Arabic script, showcasing the relation of his song with his ethnic roots as Arabic is the official language of Morocco. His message in this video is a powerful one: Never