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Femcee Kuky hopes to challenge rap's status quo, play in the 'Big Boys League'

In a male-dominated rap world, Kenyan female rapper Kuky is making waves and breaking barriers if her recent EP titled "Resilient Rhymes,"is anything to go by.

"Growing up, people like Nazizi and Jua Cali were among the artistes I used to listen to, and they inspired a hip-hop spirit in me. I looked up to them, but at the moment, I know I am dope and I have what it takes to take hip hop to the next level," she explains her musical journey.

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