Lexxus Legal
Congolese Hiphop star Lexxus Legal will on Wednesday, March 30 perform at the Alliance Française in Accra as part of the 2011 edition of Francophone Month.
A leader and founding member of Gross Negro Thought (GNT), Lexxus is a leading figure of the Hiphop scene in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His lyrics are often hard-hitting and denounce the evils that haunt Africa in general and Congo in particular.
His second solo album, titled ‘The Art of War’ (2009), offers a basis for reflection in order to develop and define a strategy for ending wars and famines in Africa. He is also developing activities for the advancement of Hiphop in Congo through his label known as Alternative Root.
Although proud of his origins, his songs comment on the frivolity and lack of direction by African leaders, while nurturing a dream of a peaceful and united Africa through his music. An affable musician, Lexxus has enchanted fans in diverse African countries and beyond.
Voted best Hiphop artist in the DRC in 2009 during the second edition of Ndule Awards, (which comprises music journalists and the public), he provokes and challenges African leaders to come out of their slumber as he raps and sings from the bottom of his heart.
Lelo, another musician from Congo, will open the show for Lexxus with a curious blend of soukouss, traditional bantu sounds and R&B, which also carry tender, comical and committed messages on current affairs.
Francophone Month 2011 is being sponsored by L’institut Français, French Embassy, Alliance Francaise, Member countries of La Francophonie represented in Ghana, Bollore Africa Logistics and Irani Brothers.
Others are Africa Cola, CFAO Motors, Orsam Ltd, Air Liquide, AGS Frasers International, VW, Auto Parts Ltd, Total, Golden Stork, Novotel, Da Viva, Enjoy Accra and Golden Exotics Ltd.
By George Clifford Owusu
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