Battling Censorship and Appealing to Authoritarianism
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Africa's hip hop challenges censorship and colonial legacies, advocating for social change and confronting oppressive governments. This podcast talks about how artists mobilize people for change despite risks. They talk about hip hop and politics in Senegal, Zimbabwe, Cameron, Mozambique, and Togo.
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