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inspiring self-expression, resilience and identity

Waditj Warriors is a Generation Rise program. It is a deeply personal and transformative music and storytelling program created by J-MILLA, Waditj Warriors inspires self-expression, resilience, and identity-building through lyric writing, performance, and truth-telling.

OUR PROGRAM

Waditj Warriors

Waditj Warriors is a unique youth empowerment program designed to inspire and uplift young people through the power of music, storytelling, and cultural connection. Created by J-MILLA, a proud member of the Marranungu people, the program draws from his personal experiences and his passion for music, aiming to provide youth with a platform for self-expression, self-belief, and respect for their communities.

About the program

Program workshops

Hip Hop/Songwriting/Dream Building

2 hours, includes songwriting and concert opportunities.

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Case studies

Maningrida Waditj Warriors

Overview Music is increasingly becoming a bridge between remote Aboriginal communities and the national stage. In Maningrida, two teenage rappers – Donovan “DK” Kernan (16) and Tremmel “Tillo” Taylor (14) – turned to music to address the challenges facing their community. At the same time, the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) continue to spotlight First…