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ASILI FESTIVAL - A hip-hop celebration

from JAHAZI issue 04 - Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries, AZAM Marine

from JAHAZI issue 04 - Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries, AZAM Marine, page 35

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Rappers, DJs, breakdancers and graffiti artists entertained and educated in a celebration of hip-hop culture held in June at Nafasi Arts Space. Emerging and established artists from across the country came together at the Dar es Salaam arts centre as it hosted the first ever Asili Festival with support from the French Embassy in Tanzania. The three-day event began with workshops from the likes of veteran rappers Nash MC and Jay and Dar graffiti collective Wachata Crew. There were also live performances from homegrown talent such as Juma Nature, Nikki Mbishi, Mex Cortez and JCB Makalla and US rapper Balance Thee Ekwayzion. The festival finale was an amazing performance by SwahiliFrench band East Africa Riseup. The Nafasi stage also hosted a series of competitions to find the country’s best rappers, DJs and breakdancers. Arusha confirmed its place as Tanzania’s hotbed of hip-hop talent with artists from the region claiming all the top prizes. RMC was named best rapper, DJ Cent255 won the DJ award and 1 vs 1 – Kilimbo Skills took home the breakdancing trophy. For more information and photos, visit the Nafasi Arts Space Facebook page @nafasiartspace

Salim Mwandoro @pichazasalim and Matei Babu

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JAHAZI issue 04 - Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries, AZAM Marine

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