The Mozambican rapper Bling Lady publicly spoke out against a text in the manual 8th grade Portuguese, which associates the late rapper Javelin to drug trafficking. The content, present in page 111 of the textbook, generated strong indignation among artists and fans of the musician, who is widely recognized as one of the greatest lyricists in the history of Mozambique and the Lusophone world.
To express your position, Dama do Bling used a verse from her song “Mentiras da Verdade”, highlighting the injustice and distortion of Azagaia's image, even after his death. According to the rapper, the artist's treatment in the textbook shows that he “does not rest in peace”, despite being a fundamental figure in the music scene and in the fight for social justice in Mozambique.
The inclusion of the excerpt in the school manual shocked not only fans but also the artistic community, which considers Azagaia a symbol of resistance and freedom of expression. Many point out that the rapper has always used his music to denounce social and political injustices, and not to promote crime.
The case reignited the debate over how public figures are portrayed in teaching materials and raised questions about the need for greater accountability in the production of educational content. The reaction of Bling Lady reinforces the importance of preserving Azagaia's legacy and combating narratives that may distort his true contribution to Mozambican culture and society.
