This episode features a conversation with Senegalese hip hop artist Magui Diop. Magui Diop is an upcoming emcee representing another generation of Senegalese hip hop artists and Senegalese hip hop women.

Magui Diop is a product of one of the world’s largest and most respected hip hop scenes and has been influenced by Senegal’s tradition of speaking truth to power. Her music addresses a range of social and political issues, including violence against women, sexual harassment and assault, and education and the stigmas around menstruation.

We also talked about the link between hip hop and tassou, a form of traditional rapping in Senegal. She talks about the different generations of artists, and those that were influenced more by mbalax and those more tied to hip hop.

Magui’s “Classroom” project consists of 5 videos and collaborations with different artists. The series was inspired by Journal Rappe and the Y’en A Marre movement. One of the episodes deals with the Dubai porta-potty scandal. This scandal happened in 2022 when it came out that women from several African countries were paid thousands of dollars by wealthy businessmen in Dubai to engage in scatophilia and bestiality.

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