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BY Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson, 9:43am July 26, 2018,

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5 most bizarre things banned by African dictators that will leave you in shock

by Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson, 9:43am July 26, 2018,

5 most bizarre things banned by African dictators that will leave you in shock

Teodoro Obiang Nguema

Certain music genres

After killing his uncle and taking over Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema banned rap in the country when musicians began to use the music as a tool of expressing their unpleasant experiences and unhappiness with him and his government. Till date, rap music is an offence. Julius Nyerere also banned soul music in Tanzania.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: July 26, 2018

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