Elections aren't just a space for politicians to set the agenda around the world. Artists often weigh in on elections through their work. In Senegal, hip-hop artists have long played a key role in ...

In its initial conception, the music of hip-hop was not intended to drive any encompassing social message or lyrical commentary. Of course, as a diasporic musical form, it is inherently political, but ...

Hip-hop artists in Senegal have a long history of playing a pivotal role in presidential elections. What was their impact in 2024? KUOW is Seattle’s NPR news station. We are an independent, nonprofit ...