🔥From Virginia to Sierra Leone: Shadow Boxxer's Inspiring Journey | Mental Health, & Music

Описание: Making Hip Hop Music In Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 and Abroad... 🎤 "If I can’t be him, I’ll be his shadow." – Shadow Boxxer

In this powerful interview, @AuthenticAfrican CEO @JoeHotagua sits down with Shadow Boxer, the Sierra Leonean-American MC, songwriter, and mental health advocate, to discuss:

✅ His upbringing in the U.S. & Sierra Leone
✅ Breaking into the music industry & working with Idris Elba
✅ The importance of mental health in the Black community
✅ Why he returned to Sierra Leone & advice for diasporans considering relocation
✅ His new album Ask Me Yesterday & the meaning behind it

📌 Timestamps:
1️⃣ 00:00:00 – Shadow Boxer’s origin story (Virginia to Freetown)
2️⃣ 00:05:00 – How KRS-One inspired his rap career
3️⃣ 00:10:00 – Working with Idris Elba & Nigerian artists
4️⃣ 00:15:00 – The business of music in Africa vs. the West
5️⃣ 00:20:00 – Mental health struggles & his advocacy work
6️⃣ 00:25:00 – Repatriation: Why he moved back to Sierra Leone
7️⃣ 00:30:00 – New album Ask Me Yesterday & creative evolution
8️⃣ 00:35:00 – Advice for young African artists & entrepreneurs

💡 Key Takeaways:
✔ "Fly our flag—no matter where you are." – Shadow Boxer
✔ "Mental health is a journey, not a destination."
✔ "The digital world means you can win from anywhere—even Sierra Leone."

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🎧 Stream Shadow Boxer’s Music:
🔗 Website: https://www.umusicpub.com/uk/Artists/...

📢 Join the Conversation! Are you considering relocating to Sierra Leone? Have you faced mental health challenges in the diaspora? Drop a comment below!

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