Next Level: Nigeria

Next Level participants pose in front of a graffiti-ed wall.

From October 28th through November 10th, 2018, hip hop artists Ami Kim (Beat Maker), Kyle “JustSole” Clark (Dancer), Brandon “Nosey42” Marshall (Graffiti/Aerosol Artist), and Christopher “Def-i” Mike-Bidtah (MC) traveled to Nigeria as part of the Next Level program.  The artists joined team manager Junious Brickhouse performed for audiences and collaborated with local artists to promote cross-culture exchange and conflict resolution. The team is part of a larger Next Level cohort of twenty American MC’s, DJ’s, beat makers, and hip hop dancers leading exchange programs across the globe. You can read more about the artists here. 

Project summary

Next Level: Nigeria | November 0018
Regions: Africa
Countries: Nigeria
Impact Areas: Cultural Diplomacy
Program Areas: Culture
Partners: Public Sector