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Nepal's Ex-Rapper PM, 35, Takes Office After Historic Win
Global NewsMar 28

Nepal's Ex-Rapper PM, 35, Takes Office After Historic Win

A former hip-hop artist who once performed in tight jeans and sunglasses just became Nepal's youngest prime minister in decades, winning a landslide election after youth-led protests demanded change. Balendra Shah's three-year-old party captured hope in a nation where political instability has held back progress for 35 years.

Daily Maverick3 min read
Nepal's Youngest PM Sworn In After Gen Z Uprising
Global NewsMar 27

Nepal's Youngest PM Sworn In After Gen Z Uprising

A 35-year-old former rapper and engineer became Nepal's youngest prime minister after his outsider party won a landslide election following youth protests. Balendra Shah's historic victory signals a dramatic shift away from the corruption-plagued establishment that dominated Nepali politics for decades.

Euronews2 min read
Nepal's New PM Delivers Message to Nation in Rap Song
Global NewsMar 27

Nepal's New PM Delivers Message to Nation in Rap Song

Nepal's newly elected Prime Minister Balendra Shah sent a video message to his country in the form of a rap song, just before his swearing-in ceremony. The rapper-turned-politician's creative approach marks a fresh chapter in Nepal's political landscape after his party's landslide election victory.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Nepal's Ex-Rapper, 35, Becomes Nation's Youngest Prime Minister
Global NewsMar 27

Nepal's Ex-Rapper, 35, Becomes Nation's Youngest Prime Minister

A former structural engineer and rap artist just became Nepal's youngest prime minister in decades after sweeping elections on promises of jobs and stability. Balendra Shah, 35, represents a dramatic generational shift in Nepalese politics.

DW News2 min read
Nepal Rapper Balen Shah Wins Historic Election at 35
Global NewsMar 14

Nepal Rapper Balen Shah Wins Historic Election at 35

A former underground rapper who battled corruption through lyrics just became Nepal's youngest prime minister after a youth-driven landslide victory. Balendra Shah's political party won the largest electoral mandate in the nation's modern history.

Egypt Independent3 min read
Nepal's 35-Year-Old Ex-Rapper Wins Landslide Election
Global NewsMar 13

Nepal's 35-Year-Old Ex-Rapper Wins Landslide Election

A former hip-hop artist who sang about corruption just became Nepal's next prime minister after Gen Z voters delivered him a stunning victory. Balendra Shah's party won 182 of 275 parliament seats, marking a dramatic shift away from traditional politics.

DW News2 min read
Rapper Becomes Nepal's Next Prime Minister After Gen Z Win
Global NewsMar 10

Rapper Becomes Nepal's Next Prime Minister After Gen Z Win

A rapper-turned-politician is set to become Nepal's next prime minister after his four-year-old party won a landslide victory. Balendra Shah's rise follows youth protests that toppled the previous government and energized a nation hungry for change.

DW News2 min read
Former Rapper, 35, Wins Nepal Parliament in Youth Landslide
Global NewsMar 7

Former Rapper, 35, Wins Nepal Parliament in Youth Landslide

A 35-year-old former rapper turned politician is crushing veteran leaders in Nepal's historic election, riding a wave of youth-driven change six months after protests toppled the government. Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party is heading for a stunning parliamentary majority.

France 24 English2 min read