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.
At The World, we believe strongly that human-centered journalism is at the heart of an informed public and a strong democracy. We see democracy and journalism as two sides of the same coin. If you care about one, it is imperative to care about the other.
Every day, our nonprofit newsroom seeks to inform and empower listeners and hold the powerful accountable. Neither would be possible without the support of listeners like you. If you believe in our work, will you give today? We need your help now more than ever!