Stogie T / Tumi MolekaneSouth Africa |1981| AfrikaansTumi Molekane, known as Stogie T, is a Tanzanian-born South African rapper and poet. He led the African hip-hop ensemble, 'Tumi and the Volume' until its disbandment in 2012. His debut album "Music from My Good Eye" brought him recognition in 2006 and earned a spot among South Africa's greatest albums. Collaborating with artists like Main Flow, Blk Sonshine, Saul Williams, and Mutabaruka, Tumi's socially conscious hip-hop lyrics were studied in Professor Adam Haupt's book, shedding light on post-apartheid South Africa's legacy of violence. In 2021, he joined Def Jam Africa and stressed the significance of understanding music publishing and intellectual property for musicians. Tumi believes streaming can promote music, but artists must explore diverse channels to monetize their work.