Prince Koloni: French Guiana’s Star
Prince Koloni (Photo: Marlon Bishop)
The local star of the Maroni River in French Guiana is Prince Koloni.
He is a young musician and former gold-boat runner who plays both traditional aleke music and roots reggae.
Koloni uses his fame as a platform for addressing issues affecting the community.
Marlon Bishop reports.
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