Female rap artist empowers young people around the world

'Be you. Be bold. Be a risk taker.' Meet Awa Bling, a hip hop artist and activist in The Gambia who uses music to change mindsets and empower young people, especially women.

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'Be you. Be bold. Be a risk taker.' Meet Awa Bling, a hip hop artist and activist in The Gambia who uses music to change mindsets and empower young people, especially women. Her song called Tekki Fii – 'Make It Here' in Wolof – encourages young Gambians to believe in themselves, start a business and create jobs at home.