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Mamadou Dramé, enseignant-chercheur, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar

Senegal’s female rappers aren’t letting obstacles get in their way – who the rising voices are

In Senegal, rap music and hip-hop culture emerged in the 1980s, driven by the urban youth. It has grown to be one of the most popular music genres in the country. But what role do female Senegalese artists play in developing and promoting hip-hop? And what challenges do they face in this male-dominated industry? Mamadou Dramé, who has done several studies on Senegalese hip-hop, answers these and other questions.


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