Mankaprr Conteh

Freelance Journalist, Multimedia Producer, Creative Director

United States

I produce writing, video, and audio about social issues and pop culture with an eye to gender and race. At Wake Forest University, I formally studied politics, international affairs, and journalism. I informally studied tweets, Rihanna, and jollof rice.

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Pitchfork
04/21/2020
GuiltyBeatz: Different EP

The Ghanaian producer and DJ’s debut surveys contemporary African electronic music, uniting a breadth of influences and guest vocalists in a shadowy, clubby world.

Pitchfork
03/11/2020
Megan Thee Stallion: Suga

The relatively short project from the Houston rapper reasserts her absolute domination on the mic and takes her to new melodic spaces to mixed effect.

Vogue
07/31/2019
Rico Nasty on the Revival of Women in Rap

Right now, women rappers like Rico Nasty are taking up well-deserved space in the mainstream. As she prepared for her historic Freshman Class concert slot, Rico spoke to me about this musical renaissance.

Vogue
06/14/2019
The Alvin Ailey School Celebrates 50 Years With a Moving Gala Performance

Alvin Ailey is a name synonymous with both world-class ballet and the black American experience. Ailey founded his dance company in 1958 to showcase the best black talent, and, in 1969, a school of dance. I was there as the company celebrated its school's 50th anniversary at Lincoln Center.