Martial Pa’nucci
Martial Pa’nucci is the co-founder of the citizen movement Ras-le-Bol in Congo. Pa’nucci is also a rapper-activist and writer (under the pseudonym of Moyi Mbourangon). With multiple books and albums to his credit, Martial uses these mediums to challenge norms and spark change across communities. His debut solo album, #2015CHRONIQUES, was dubbed “the most politically engaged Congolese hip-hop album of all time” by Vice. Martial has received accolades like “Best Hip Hop Artist of the Year” at the Beat Street Awards in 2016, highlighting his influence in the region.
Although he has been living in exile in Burkina Faso due to persecution by the Congolese regime, Pa’nucci remains committed to activism and exposing corruption and human rights violations in his home country and throughout Africa.
- Thomas Sankara