Zimbabwe meets Namibia at House of NsAkO
August 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Friday the 7th of August sees Africa’s young music exports putting their beloved countries on the spot in South Africa. The two talented musicians have toured extensively in the African Continent and abroad selling Africa’s music to the masses. The great musicians in question are Elemotho from Namibia and Comrade Fatso & Chabvondoka from Zimbabwe. Houses of NsAkO, which is cosy and nicely decorated with African accessories, will be roaring like a true African Lion when these two young men get on stage.
Award-winning documentary about youth, hip hop, and politics in Senegal to be screened July 23
July 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Ground-breaking film Democracy in Dakar bridges the gaps between hip hop activism, video journalism and documentary film.
Brooklyn, NY—On July 23, the 92YTribeca will host a sneak preview of the groundbreaking documentary Africa Underground: Democracy in Dakar, a film about the role of musical activism in the Senegalese political process. The documentary exposes audiences to a gritty, raw side of Senegalese music and politics, through youth hip hop culture.
Using hip hop music as the primary storytelling device, Democracy in Dakar chronicles the lived experience on the streets of Dakar before and after the controversial 2007 presidential elections. The film follows rappers, DJs, journalists, professors, and others, intimately capturing the fluidity and intensity of emotion surrounding the controversial election.
Democracy in Dakar: Episode 3 – Election Day
March 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Democracy in Dakar, Episode 3: Election Day
Sunday, February 25, 2007 – Election Day in Senegal, West Africa. Episode 3 takes place on election day and follows the group Sen Kumpe as they head to the voting station in their neighborhood Medina in Dakar to vote.
The episode continues in the immediate aftermath of the election, as people are sensing that Abdoulaye Wade may have won a slim majority in the election and avoided a run-off election.
Sen Kumpa close this episode with their track "Niawal"
Also featured are interviews with Sen Kumpa, Serigne Ndiaye, Matador (Wa BMG 44), Waa Complex Culture, and Leopold Senghor; as well as performances by: Matador, Sen Kumpa, Baat Sen, Waa Complex Culture, and Leopold Senghor.
Democracy in Dakar, Episode 2
February 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment
To view Episode 1, please click here. And don’t forget to get over to CurrentTV and vote this project onto real TV!
Democracy in Dakar, Episode 2
"Freedom of Speech"
In the second installment of this documentary series, several of the main candidates for President in Senegal are introduced against a backdrop of the campaigning on the street and the perspective of hip-hop crews from across Dakar.
The optimism that accompanies most elections is tempered with the reality of the emerging democracy in Senegal, including the suppression of criticism of the government, both through brute intimidation and more subtle means (bribery, lack of airplay, etc).
Episode 2 closes with the song "Yaa Tey" by Xuman, one of the most prominent political rappers from the group Pee Frois.
African Underground: Democracy in Dakar – Episode # 1
February 22, 2007 | 3 Comments
Vote for us on Current TV!
Watch the episode on Brightcove!
The first episode of African Underground: Democracy in Dakar is now available to watch worldwide!
Nomadic Wax and Sol Productions have just finished filming the first of 8 mini documentaries on location in Dakar Senegal documenting the role of hip-hop in their up and coming elections which are slated for February 25th 2007.
This first episode sets the stage explaining the realities of life in Dakar, the role of hip-hop in the 2000 elections and brings us into the current state of modern Dakar, hip-hop, youth and politics.
Featuring interviews with:
Keyti (classic Senegalese MC from groups such as Rapadio and the Dakar All-stars)
Eye Witness (underground MC from the Wa Geble crew)
Tigrim Bi (underground hip-hop crew from Pickine)
Birima Fall (Senegalese journalist/academic)
Baat Sen (Griot/Reggae singer)
You can watch the entire first episode here!
Episode 1 Credits:
African Underground: Democracy in Dakar
Produced By:
Nomadic Wax and Sol Productions
A Nomadic Wax/African Underground Project – Ben Herson
Filmed and Edited by Magee McIlvaine and Chris Moore
Featuring interviews with:
Keyti (Rapadio, Dakar All-stars)
Eye Witness (Wa Geble/Two Thou Productions)
Tigrim Bi
Baat Sen
Featuring music from African Underground: Depths of Dakar Produced by Ben Herson (Nomadic Wax and Dan Cantor (Notable Productions)
Intro Music by: Benny Beats (Nomadic Wax
Mixed by Dan Cantor (Notable Productions)
Closing Song: Omzo ‘Li Guen Pt 2′
Produced by: Benny Beats and Dan Cantor
Thanks to:
Abdou Diop, Vivi Lapidus, Pape Cheikh, Bocar Sy, Serigne Cheikh, Keyti and Sandy, Dan Cantor, Gwendolyn Hopkins, Erich Ludwig, Breese McIlvaine, Brian Mencher, Waa Diop, Waa Teuw, Waa Sicap, Waa Thiaroy, Waa Geble, Waa Pickine
Eye Witness appears courtesy of Two Thou Productions (Norway) and Wa Geble (Thiaory)
African Underground and Nomadic Wax are registered trademarks of Nomadic Wax LLC. All rights reserved.
Democracy in Dakar is a collaborative project of Nomadic Wax and Sol Productions.
Episode 2 will launch Sat February 24th!
Sen Kumpa – Niawal – Video
January 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment
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Professor Jay – Tanzanian Hip-Hop – Music Video
January 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Fou Malade – “Thioukhna Kaye” – Music Video
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Abass – ‘Mo’F#&*%@!!’ – Music Video
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Nix “Rap Rekk” – Music Video
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