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Created at the time of the floods that touched Dakar’s suburbs by Matador from Wa Bmg 44- Thiaroye, Africulturban’s initial purpose was to give a helping hand to the populations in need via a fundraiser concert. Today, Africulturban offers a haven dedicated to musical création. Through the organization of festivals and a putting together a training center for the youth motivated to be cultural agitators, Afrciculturban is a significant actor towards positive change in the Senegalese society.
Through a consulting and directing network, Africulturban define itself as a support structure encouraging initiatives towards a larger struggle against pauperization and isolation. Thoughout the year Senegalese and International artists are using Africulturban as a Platform to promote African Hip-Hop. Since its creation in 2006, Africulturban has been an advocate for urban cultures and especially promoting of the 4 classic elements of Hip-Hop culture (Rap, Breakdance, Graffiti, Dj-ing) through several avenues (concerts, exhibitions, workshops, professional meetings, etc…)

In a perspective of development Africulturban announces the opening of 2 new branches in Banjul and Conakry in 2009-2010.Africulturban is currently partnering with two structures in Belgium, Le Souterrain and Prohibe Productions, and looks forward to assist them in developing their African initiatives.

FUNDING FROM THE AFRIKA21 MIXTAPE PROJECT

We are going to use the funds from the AFRIKA21 Mixtape project to complete our Hip Hop Library.  A portion of the funds will also be used to buy books and equipment for classes.  The library will be available to persons wishing to document and have knowledge of Hip Hop culture (rap, graffiti, breakdancing, Slam, DJing, etc.).  The library will also serve as a center that will include all items of Hip Hop (magazines, CDs, DVDs, records,etc.), journals recounting the history of Hip Hop culture, information about artists, records of events and research on hip hop.

The resource center will also serve as a laboratory to trace the history of Senegalese Hip Hop.
 

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