Libende Boyz
Music Documentaries
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45m
Directed by Wendy Bashi • Documentary • 2021 • 46 minutes
Since October 2014 in Beni (North Kivu) people live in fear in this area of Democratic Republic of Congo. In this hectic and chaotic context, a group of young rappers and musicians dream about glory and success. They call themselves “Libende Boyz” meaning “Iron men”. They believe that one day Beni will no longer be compared to Mosul but to Los Angeles. This movie, it’s their story!
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