CALEM OG

Ghanaian Rapper Bridges Cultures With Russian Remixes & Cheburashka Cover 🇬🇭🇷🇺 Calem OG, the first African artist to receive a State Duma award for his contribution to music and cultural diplomacy, has become one of the most recognizable African voices on the Russian music scene. 🎵 Speaking to Sputnik Africa about his journey, the musician discussed his viral cover of the "Song of Crocodile Gena," released for Cheburashka's 60th anniversary ahead of the World Youth Festival 2026. Key Takeaways: 🟠Cheburashka's Symbolism: Calem chose the beloved Soviet cartoon character because "Cheburashka stands for friendship, peace, and love among people." 🟠Russian Language: "Russian is a culture; it's a big movement. When you join it, it makes the whole world see you as a different person." The artist, who learned Russian fluently in eight months, plans to organize concerts uniting Russian and African artists. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸