In Senegal, rappers have a more advanced role; perhaps the unlimited democracy in that region drives them to step in a new outlook. DJ and rapper Xuman, who is currently placing the final touches on his new album, has introduced politics and criticism of the government in his lyrics. Xuman targets the youth of Dakar, motivating them into making the right choice for the nation. He believes that the youth have the so-called most powerful ‘weapon’ today – the voting card. Momodou Kasse, the Senegalese Information ministry adviser, quotes “If there wasn’t this freedom of expression, I am convinced that rap would not be developed in this country.”
It is really stunning to see such democracy in a nation where surrounding countries suffer from civil wars and oppressive regimes. Meanwhile in the Arab world, the allegedly civilized and educated democracy (people) strides towards a democracy of violence and hatred- towards the ‘other party’. Since we never learn from our own mistakes, never learn from the westerners, I hope we will one day learn from struggling nations. Grazie!
It is really stunning to see such democracy in a nation where surrounding countries suffer from civil wars and oppressive regimes. Meanwhile in the Arab world, the allegedly civilized and educated democracy (people) strides towards a democracy of violence and hatred- towards the ‘other party’. Since we never learn from our own mistakes, never learn from the westerners, I hope we will one day learn from struggling nations. Grazie!
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