Tanzanian rapper-turned-politician Mwana FA reflects on his bold legal battles, music legacy, and rise from hip hop stardom to government office.
By
Sinda Matiko
Correspondent
Nation Media Group
When you peruse Tanzanian entertainment blogs, the self-titled "choir master" is described as one of the few educated entertainers in the country.
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