By Lamin Sam Jaiteh A critical look at how forms of popular music can meaningfully contribute to movements seeking social or political change.  Throughout history, music has not just entertained—it has inspired, united, and, at times, terrified those in power. From the streets of Lagos to...

On the evening of March 14, 2022, viewers of Russia’s most-watched news programme were jolted by a rare scene: a woman, Marina Ovsyannikova, burst onto the Channel One set during a live broadcast, holding a sign denouncing Russia’s war in Ukraine. Her banner read,...