The song went viral and became an anthem for the Arab Spring, which brought Tunisia into a period of democracy. However, in the years since the situation has backpedalled under the helm of Kais Saied. El General is now settled with a family but hopes that the new generation will write the next revolution rap.
The Revolution Rap
In 2010, Tunisian rapper El General dropped “Rais Lebled,” a track ripping into then-dictator Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali.
By PA/TPN, in Africa, World · 29 Jul 2023, 18:31 · 0 Comments