Fourth Annual Symposium on Pop Culture and International Law: "Melodies of Morality"- Exploring the Impact of Anti – abortion Songs on Women’s Rights in Africa – Opinio Juris

Illustration of a woman in patterned clothing and headwrap playing a drum, set against a colorful, retro-style pop art background, celebrating women’s rights in Africa through vibrant visual storytelling.

[Tracy
Jerop Kimutai is a third year law student at Kabarak University. She is an
early career researcher with a keen interest in International Women’s Rights in
Africa.]

The power of music in shaping societal norms and influencing legal
frameworks cannot be
understated. African music, rich in cultural narratives and social commentary,
often addresses critical issues that resonate deeply within communities. The song Nerea
by Sauti Sol, alongside other anti-abortion songs by African artists, provides
a poignant lens through which to…