Eric, blind rapper form Libreville

Generation Change: Gabon’s blind street poet -Radio report for DW

He may be blind, but 20-year-old Eric is determined to see change in his country, Gabon. He makes his living singing rap songs, weaving the discontent he hears around him into his texts – and demanding change.

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Gabon's blind poet Report for DW English, photo: Gaia Manco

Details

Date: 05.11.2013
Type: 5 min Radio report
Language: English/French
Outlet: PULSE, Deutsche Welle + Generation Change blog
Place: Libreville, Gabon

Note: featured on DW homepage on 05-06.11.13

Gabon's blind poet Report for DW English, photo: Gaia Manco