The Ivorian rapper has set the pace, mixing hip-hop beats with traditional rhythms. And he is in constant dialogue with a galvanised fanbase.
Published on September 2024
At the top of the KICC tower, overlooking the city of Nairobi. HUGH MITTON/ALAMY
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The Ivorian rapper has set the pace, mixing hip-hop beats with traditional rhythms. And he is in constant dialogue with a galvanised fanbase.
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