Afrika Bambaataa

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Summary

Afrika Bambaataa was a hip-hop DJ, producer and rapper whose work includes “Planet Rock” and the anti-apartheid protest song “Sun City.” He founded the Universal Zulu Nation, promoting peace, unity, justice and equality and seeking to redirect young people from gang conflict through hip-hop. His public record includes participation in anti-apartheid advocacy, but no documented public statements on DEI or party politics.