Spotlight: How Did Al-Balabil, the Pioneering Sudanese Girl Band, Navigate Cultural and Political Challenges To Become a Symbol of Empowerment and Change in Sudan?

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Presenter: Aya Zabadne


Delivered: London on July 28, 2024

In this afikra presentation, Aya explores how Al-Balabil, the pioneering Sudanese girl band, navigated cultural and political challenges to become a symbol of empowerment and change in Sudan. Emerging during a time of intense cultural conservatism, Al-Balabil broke barriers as one of the first female musical groups in the country.

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