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Rap star who uses music to shrug off bullying and depression, tells his story at UN Geneva

Rap star who uses music to shrug off bullying and depression, tells his story at UN Geneva

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Growing up with albinism was so difficult for Robdarius Brown that he was tempted to take his own life.

Now he’s a rap star and activist who challenges discrimination to help others like him, who face bullying and worse because their hair, eyes and skin lack colour.

In an interview with UN News, RobenX, as he's known, tells Daniel Johnson how music has helped him do this. 

 

Rapper and activist RobenX (right), during an interview with UN News’s Daniel Johnson (left), ahead of a performance to commemorate Human Rights Day at the United Nations Office in Geneva.  12 Dec 2018.

 

Rapper and activist RobenX (center), with audience members at the event organized by OHCHR on the occassion of the Human Rights Day 2018, observed on December 10 each year, Palais des Nations, Geneva. 13 December 2018.

 

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Daniel Johnson, UN News - Geneva
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11'19"
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UN Photo/Elma Okic