Sudanese rap thrives on post-uprising freedoms - in pictures

Ahmed Mahdy, Sudanese rapper and member of the band Procedures, at a recording studio in Khartoum. Rappers in Sudan are taking advantage of a looser social atmosphere following a 2019 uprising. Photos: Reuters
Ahmed Mahdy, Sudanese rapper and member of the band Procedures, at a recording studio in Khartoum. Rappers in Sudan are taking advantage of a looser social atmosphere following a 2019 uprising. Photos: Reuters
Members of the band Procedures perform on the street to a small crowd of followers in Khartoum.
Members of the band Procedures perform on the street to a small crowd of followers in Khartoum.
Mohab Kabashy, who performs as MO3, is a 26-year-old Sudanese rapper and member of the band Procedures.
Mohab Kabashy, who performs as MO3, is a 26-year-old Sudanese rapper and member of the band Procedures.
Sudan's music scene is expanding, with performers rapping in public squares and in concert venues about everything from difficult living conditions to relationship problems.
Sudan's music scene is expanding, with performers rapping in public squares and in concert venues about everything from difficult living conditions to relationship problems.
Laila Ouzy, a 23-year-old Sudanese rapper and member of the all-woman group, Gang 249, poses in Khartoum.
Laila Ouzy, a 23-year-old Sudanese rapper and member of the all-woman group, Gang 249, poses in Khartoum.
Procedures perform on a Khartoum street. Under former president Omar Al Bashir, rappers had to contend with the security services if they were overtly critical of the government.
Procedures perform on a Khartoum street. Under former president Omar Al Bashir, rappers had to contend with the security services if they were overtly critical of the government.
Fans of the band Procedures pose in Khartoum. Rappers performing in Arabic and English release albums through dedicated studios and command large social media followings.
Fans of the band Procedures pose in Khartoum. Rappers performing in Arabic and English release albums through dedicated studios and command large social media followings.