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The Hip Hop African's title: The Hip Hop African – A blog and podcast on Hip Hop in Africa

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Hip Hop Loves Youth Center in Brazil

The Hip Hop Loves youth center in Rio de Janeiro suffered a fire, losing over $30,000 in essential equipment for youth programs. To rebuild and reopen, they are raising funds to replace supplies, arts tools, and larger electronics.


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2026 Hip-Hop Events to Have on Your Radar

In 2026, Hip-Hop culture and education will thrive with significant events like the European Hip Hop Studies Conference, Trinity International Hip Hop Festival, World Hip Hop Dance Championship, and the 4th Annual Hip Hop Studies Conference at Howard University. Opportunities for submissions on Hip-Hop in music education will also arise.


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Ep. 104: Dokta on African Graffiti, Hip-Hop Pedagogy & Social Change

A Hip Hop African Podcast conversation with Dokta, Senegalese graffiti pioneer and FESTIGRAFF founder, on African hip-hop history, graffiti as pedagogy, and community-centered cultural production.


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Ep. 103: Ready D on Four Decades of South African Hip Hop

In this episode of The Hip Hop African Podcast, DJ Ready D reflects on his musical journey and the evolution of hip hop in South Africa. He discusses his early experiences with hip hop during apartheid, his role in shaping Cape Town's scene, and the importance of mentorship and community in the genre's development.


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Ep 102: Simon of Y’en a Marre on Hip Hop, Activism, & the New Senegalese

In this episode, we talk with Simon, rapper and co-founder of Y’en a Marre, the Senegalese movement that turned hip hop into a force for political change. Simon reflects on the group’s impact during the 2011 elections, their call for a “New Type of Senegalese,” and his new project Rapping History, which uses hip hop to decolonize education and reclaim African narratives.


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