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Magui is a passionate young rapper from Senegal. She’s made her name calling for social change in her country and speaking out about taboo topics.

Magui is a passionate young rapper from Senegal. She’s made her name calling for social change in her country and speaking out about taboo topics.

She is particularly focused on issues affecting women and girls, including ignorance around menstruation and violence. One of her songs tells the story of Binta Camara, a young girl raped and murdered in Senegal. In another song, President, Magui addressed former president Macky Sall directly, asking him to respond to the grievances of young people.

Magui’s sound uses traditional instruments and rhythms, including the tama, Senegal’s talking drum, and baku, a rhythm associated with wrestling.

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