The São Paulo musician who is empowering African-Brazilian women by rapping about Brazil's history of slavery and racial division will perform Friday While many will be tuning into the Olympics opening ceremony in Rio De Janeiro to catch a glimpse of globally renowned figures such as Gisele Bunchen or Gilberto Gil, the star of the show may well turn out to be a diminutive 12-year-old from São Paulo. Despite her youth, MC Soffia is already six years into her career as a rapper, and has gained f...
MC Soffia: Brazil's 12-year old rapper to perform for millions as Olympics open
The Guardian - 5 Aug 2016 19:53
The São Paulo musician who is empowering African-Brazilian women by rapping about Brazil's history of slavery and racial division will perform Friday While many will be tuning into the Olympics opening ceremony in Rio De Janeiro to catch a glimpse of globally renowned figures such as Gisele Bunchen or Gilberto Gil, the star of the show may well turn out to be a diminutive 12-year-old from São Paulo. Despite her youth, MC Soffia is already six years into her career as a rapper, and has gained f...
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