Fed up with corruption and a lack of jobs, the country’s youth are turning to a rapper who gave voice to their frustrations.

In Nepal’s first election since the Gen Z protest, Balen Shah —the rapper‑turned‑Mayor of Kathmandu— is aiming to be the ...

Gen Z uprising, the political landscape is shifting. From rapper-turned-mayor Balen Shah to veteran KP Oli, discover the contenders vying for power in this pivotal moment for the nation. Who will ...

Balendra Shah, fondly known as Balen, is a prominent figure in Nepal's political landscape, capturing public attention amidst youth-led protests against corruption. His unconventional campaign methods ...

Balen – as he is popularly known – was a nobody until 2013, when he almost overnight became a rap sensation. Nearly a decade ...

CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli, who has been elected for the federal parliament from Jhapa six times, used to treat his ...