Today marks 50 years of independence for Mali. We’ll leave it to Mokobé to properly mark the occasion. Be warned, it does involve some auto-tune.
Today marks 50 years of independence for Mali. We’ll leave it to Mokobé to properly mark the occasion. Be warned, it does involve some auto-tune.
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Here are some other songs you may like. The first commemorates DRCongo’s 50th birthday. It is performed by a number of Congolese youth in the Diaspora, specifically Brussels. I enjoy your posts. The other is collaboration between hip-hop artists from both Congos.
Thanks Laura!