For decades, Senegalese hip-hop has challenged social boundaries and tackled political criticism. The Y’en a Marre (I’m Fed Up) movement was founded in his 2011 by a rapper and journalist to protest government failures and encourage young people to vote. It is believed that it was this policy that overthrew Abdulley Wade in the 2012 presidential election. The country’s hip-hop scene continues to be dominated by men, but more women are joining the movement. One of the rising female artists is Magui. Growing up, the 26-year-old was influenced by the Y’en a Marre movement. Her career so far has included rapping on taboo subjects like menstruation and rape. Last year, she was named Woman of the Year by digital platform Rap 221. DJ Zeina, 31, considers it her duty to combine her music with protest. She has been actively involved in campaigns to free Nitthoff and uses her social media platforms to raise her awareness of women’s rights and injustice.
Source: Guardian
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