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The Himalayan Orpheus: How Nepali Hip-Hop Broke the Musical Chairs of Power
In a groundbreaking shift in Nepal’s political landscape, rapper-engineer Balen Shah’s 2026 landslide victory highlights the fusion of hip-hop culture and pragmatic politics, challenging the entrenched cycle of power and ushering in a new era of youth-driven governance.
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Nisha Mishra
3/14/2026, 6:33:32 AM
