Breaking silence in Newa beats

Through rap and spoken word, Ujjwala Maharjan reimagines Newa culture while confronting questions of gender and belonging.

“Girls shouldn’t be running like that! Should I remind you what happens to girls who’re extra?” This line marks the beginning of ‘ Apwoh Misa ’, a Newa rap music video recently released by Ujjwala Maharjan, a poet and performer who presents rap inspired by spoken-word poetry and her journey as a woman, while highlighting her Newa heritage through rhythm and visuals.