In Part 1, Alex Cole Acosta (Founder, Soul Food Cypher) takes us inside the cypher—how freestyle rap became a space for healing, education, and community in Atlanta. We talk fathers and kids sharing stages, rebuilding “third spaces,” and how this living oral tradition can translate across African cities—from Lagos to Joburg and Nairobi—rooted in local rhythms and languages.
Highlights
- The moment the cypher became a tool for healing
- Why consistent, safe spaces matter for youth and adults
- Passing culture across generations
- Building chapters in Africa grounded in local sound
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