Q&A: Guvna B

By Ruth Jackson2018-09-17T00:00:00

Multi-award-winning rap artist Guvna B released an album earlier this year that speaks honestly about his grief following his father’s death. Editor Ruth Jackson spoke to Guvna about faith, vulnerability and hope

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