TONY DOE ON HIP-HOP CULTURE AND INDIGENOUS RAP


So recently I appeared as guest on a Radio Talk Show, 'TALK NIGERIA' hosted by experienced presenter Bukola Ajiboye on Radio Continental 102.3fm... yes, my previous employers.

We talked about 'HOW INDIGENOUS RAP HAS FARED IN NIGERIA'. A topic I'm supposed to be at home with I guess.

Here are my thoughts on Hip Hop Culture and Indigenous Rap.

 TONY DOE ON HIP-HOP CULTURE AND INDIGENOUS RAP

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