Exploring the power of our authentic voices | Silas Balabyekkubo Babaluku | TEDxKampala

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Exploring the power of our authentic voices

Balabyekkubo is the executive director and founder of the Bavubuka Foundation, an award-winning musician, producer, community youth activist and social entrepreneur. Also a founding member of Uganda’s legendary hip hop group, Bataka Squad, known for introducing Luga Flow to Uganda’s creative scene. This unique and powerful style of positive Hip Hop music has inspired youth in Uganda to embrace and celebrate their native languages, culture and tradition. He is dedicated to changing lives and giving hope to young people; from the ghetto slums of Kampala to war torn Northern Uganda. Through the Bavubuka Foundation i supports projects that are calling forth the spirit of Ugandan people in creative arts, youth empowerment, education, community development, sports, fashion, journalism, and community-building events

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Balabyekkubo is the executive director and founder of the Bavubuka Foundation, an award-winning musician, producer, community youth activist and social entrepreneur. Also a founding member of Uganda’s legendary hip hop group, Bataka Squad, known for introducing Luga Flow to Uganda’s creative scene. This unique and powerful style of positive Hip Hop music has inspired youth in Uganda to embrace and celebrate their native languages, culture and tradition. He is dedicated to changing lives and giving hope to young people; from the ghetto slums of Kampala to war torn Northern Uganda. Through the Bavubuka Foundation i supports projects that are calling forth the spirit of Ugandan people in creative arts, youth empowerment, education, community development, sports, fashion, journalism, and community-building events


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