The World in Images

Nepal: A former rapper as prime minister

S5 • E63    May 28, 2026    11m
On March 26, 2026, to mark his election as Prime Minister of Nepal, singer Balendra Shah released a rap video – the culmination of a highly unconventional election campaign. This raises the question of the role of artists in politics.

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Cast of Nepal: A former rapper as prime minister

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