Mozambican rapper Nikotina KF recently released a track in tribute to the late rapper Edson da Luz. It features the phrase "Rest in peace, man Azagaia." The song recreates one of Azagaia's biggest hits and addresses social issues, keeping alive his legacy of fighting for people's rights through music and activism.
In the new track, Nikotina KF focuses on the current tense situation in the country, just as Azagaia did during his lifetime, using his compositions as a tool for social criticism. The song highlights the impact Azagaia had throughout his career, highlighting the role he played in the fight for civil rights and against social injustice.
Even after his death, Azagaia's songs continue to be widely used in social criticism, both in Mozambique and in other Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP). Nikotina KF, by paying this tribute, reinforces Azagaia's lasting legacy and his influence on the Mozambican musical and social scene.
