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Kendrick Lamar lights up East Africa

American rapper Kendrick Lamar. (Courtesy)

The last time Kendrick Lamar visited Africa was in 2013 for a monumental trip to South Africa. This inspired his highly acclaimed second major studio album To Pimp A Butterfly.

Ten years later, he arrives at the peak of his powers, 17 Grammy Awards deep, a Pulitzer Prize winner, and as one of the most ethereal and successful artistes of this generation.

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