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This is Africa Spotlight: Bobo We

Bobo Wê is a rapper whose been making waves in his home country of Benin by blending traditional music with contemporary urban - a sound he calls Gangan-Trap. It is a style which he says "highlights Benin's heritage". He talks about his triumph in winning over a difficult audience with his style of music. This year looks set to be a busy one for Bobo, with the release of his track The Jungle on YouTube and the prospects of other projects and collaborations.

Camera: Sasha Gankin
Producer: Buki Bakare

(Photo: Bobo Wê on the beach)

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3 minutes