Rapper and songwriter A-Q discusses rap and album project
30 April 2020 |
6:40 pm
Gilbert Bani popularly known by his stage name A-Q, is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter. He spoke to GuardianTV about rap in Nigeria, his album project, and how his relationship with other rappers.
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