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King Boss LAJ – the Pioneering Titan in the Evolution of Hip Hop in Sierra Leone
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King Boss LAJ – the Pioneering Titan in the Evolution of Hip Hop in Sierra Leone

by Wilfred Kanu Jr.22/11/201917/01/2025

King Boss LAJ is an enigmatic visionary from Sierra Leone. People often misunderstood him. However, he is an esteemed tycoon in the music industry. From the humble beginnings of hip-hop in the early 1990s, the…

Kao Denero & the Evolution of Hip Hop in Sierra Leone
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Kao Denero & the Evolution of Hip Hop in Sierra Leone

by Wilfred Kanu Jr.20/11/201917/01/2025

Kao Denero, the self-proclaimed "King of Freetown," transcends mere musical icon status for countless Sierra Leonean hip-hop aficionados. He's viewed by many as the pivotal figure who liberated Sierra Leonean hip-hop from a period of…

The Unforgettable Legacy of Amie Kallon, the Reigning Queen of Sierra Leone Folk Music
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The Unforgettable Legacy of Amie Kallon, the Reigning Queen of Sierra Leone Folk Music

by Wilfred Kanu Jr.18/11/201911/03/2023

Years ago, I covered Sierra Leone in a two-part blog about African music and dance cultures. If you would like to read that article, click HERE. The universe has bestowed the fascinating country of Sierra…

Neneh Cherry, Sierra Leone’s Most Critically Acclaimed & Award-Winning Musician of ALL Time
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Neneh Cherry, Sierra Leone’s Most Critically Acclaimed & Award-Winning Musician of ALL Time

by Wilfred Kanu Jr.17/11/201911/03/2023

To my knowledge, besides Neneh Cherry, no other musician has had a more remarkable career in the music history of Sierra Leone. I know this latest generation of Afrobeat-infused Hip Hop fans will be shocked…

Jimmy B, the Indisputable Godfather of Music in the Evolution of Hip Hop in Sierra Leone
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Jimmy B, the Indisputable Godfather of Music in the Evolution of Hip Hop in Sierra Leone

by Wilfred Kanu Jr.15/11/201918/01/2025

Achieving global acclaim has been a hurdle for numerous Sierra Leonean musicians. This challenge, however, was masterfully overcome by Sierra Afrik, a Freetown-based musical ensemble whose legacy remains indelible. They boldly pioneered a path, successfully…

Sierra Leone’s Legend: Lansana Sheriff, aka Steady Bongo
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Sierra Leone’s Legend: Lansana Sheriff, aka Steady Bongo

by Wilfred Kanu Jr.14/11/201908/12/2024

Have any (of my) readers from Sierra Leone come across the famous saying? It's often shared with confidence due to its popularity. The message is to show appreciation before a legend passes. We give them…

The Untarnishable Legacy of Shadow Boxxer in the Evolution of Hip Hop in Sierra Leone
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The Untarnishable Legacy of Shadow Boxxer in the Evolution of Hip Hop in Sierra Leone

by Wilfred Kanu Jr.12/11/201911/03/2023

I believe I’m one of the nicest emcees from Sierra Leone. And guess what? I came up under Shadow Boxxer. It was our era that introduced and pushed Hip Hop into Sierra Leone. With all…

African American Hip Hop Artists Entrapped while Touring Their Music Abroad
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African American Hip Hop Artists Entrapped while Touring Their Music Abroad

by Wilfred Kanu Jr.27/07/201911/03/2023

Is it me, or has it become exemplary for domestic offenders to entrap US artists while touring abroad? Their ruse is rather apparent. They’d rob the US artist like they did Kim Kardashian West in…

“Demodogs” – Hip Hop & Rock and Roll Track Feat. T. I. M.
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“Demodogs” – Hip Hop & Rock and Roll Track Feat. T. I. M.

by Wilfred Kanu Jr.25/07/201911/03/2023

The art, history, and cultures in Europe's art-driven lifestyle have always fascinated me. This continent bleeds creativity. I embarked on a road trip to Enschede, Holland, East of the Netherlands—to meet the Dutch painter Rene…

5 Reasons Why I’m Riding With Drake Thus Far Part. 2
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5 Reasons Why I’m Riding With Drake Thus Far Part. 2

by Wilfred Kanu Jr.31/05/201814/03/2023

4. Dissing 40’s Multiple Sclerosis Syndrome - Pusha T lost any chance of having my support when he dissed 40. That is, if what he said is even real. This point ties in with many…

5 Reasons Why I’m Riding With Drake Thus Far
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5 Reasons Why I’m Riding With Drake Thus Far

by Wilfred Kanu Jr.31/05/201814/03/2023

Honestly, I would ignore this so-called beef between Drake and Pusha T because I see it as distracting. A distraction from what, you might ask? And my answer to that is a) the scheme where…

Breaking Down My Song “Animal” in a Quick Summary
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Breaking Down My Song “Animal” in a Quick Summary

by Wilfred Kanu Jr.11/05/201814/03/2023

In 2006, I wrote and recorded the song "Animal." In this song, I said... "You made me an animal." Of course, when it hit the radio, my critics pretended as if they didn't get what…

National Patriotism vs. a Globally Recognized Music Genre
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National Patriotism vs. a Globally Recognized Music Genre

by Wilfred Kanu Jr.04/05/201811/03/2023

In 2013, I was a Canadian by then. Live on Lakeshore Blvd, west of Toronto, but I had a perplexity. I conceded with a movement that promotes "Canadian Hip Hop" and worried about branding the…

JAY Z – 4:44 ALBUM
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JAY Z – 4:44 ALBUM

by Wilfred Kanu Jr.14/08/201705/06/2020

DAVID BANNER: GOD BOX
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DAVID BANNER: GOD BOX

by Wilfred Kanu Jr.14/08/201714/08/2017

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