From the streets of Ethiopia to Canada, I came as a young kid with my family and a deep love for music. It wasn’t always easy, but I kept grinding and learning every day, met some dope characters along the way that shaped the man I am today.
Music became my way to express myself and stay grounded. I’m grateful for every step of this journey and ready to keep pushing forward—this is only the beginning.
Big shout out to the ones that are making it happen behind the scenes, they always deserve their flowers 💐 @carolinefilms_@sarafinmusic@el.wav@stefanlewisfilms
Enjoy Episode 2!!!
#ManniLewd #StayHumble #ethiopia #rap
Videographer: @carolinefilms_
Editor: @carolinefilms_ & @stefanlewisfilms
Growing up in Ethiopia, I didn’t just hear American hip-hop—I felt it. Those artists taught me more than music; they helped me learn English, find my voice, and build a craft I’d later carry across continents. Every verse I write now holds pieces of that journey.
From rapping words I barely understood to penning bars that reflect my own truth—this growth wasn’t overnight. It was earned, bar by bar, beat by beat.
This is bigger than music. It’s legacy, it’s language, it’s life. 🎤🌍
Videographer: @carolinefilms_
Editor: @carolinefilms_ & @stefanlewisfilms
#ManniLewd #FromTheRoots #HipHopJourney #GlobalBars #VoiceOfTheDiaspora #rap
