AfricanHipHop


 * Directions:** //On this page you will begin to type in the research you find about one to three countries found in the continent of **Africa.** The information that you find may be used by people all over the world. Specifically in the future by people teaching foreign language, social studies, or social justice classes. We will also take the information you collect through this wiki will be used to create either a radio show or a podcast on the information you found. So be as detailed as possible.// An example of a finished page is here: **Sample Page**


 * Suggested Countries:** South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, Nigeria, or your own choice.

Resources on Africa

Background: In a few sentences answer the following questions:

Which Country did you choose and why? Do you have any information on when/how hip hop became popular in the country? Where did this information come from?

Artist /Group : Provide a biography (In your own words; 3 - 5 sentences) about a notable artist from one of the countries listed above. This should be written in your own words. You should use more than two sources to create the biography. What type of hip-hop does this person produce? When, where, why do they perform hip-hop? Who inspires them? .

Themes: What does this artist speak to in his/her music? What is being conveyed as an important message? What does hip-hop mean to the artist(s)? Provide at least 2-3 sentences to answer each question. The information you provide should come from more than two sources.

Your opinion: What do you think about the music? How does it compare to your favorite songs and/or current music?

Media: Collect Links and Files related to the country or artist you choose. Create a new page called
 * Videos
 * Pictures
 * Websites

You will be able to use the pictures to create a mural about what you have learned.

Group A - Click here to begin working on your own personal page Group B - Click here to begin working on your own personal page