Jockii Druce, 22, gives voice to young people reflecting on Ukraine’s relationship with Russia and its colonial legacy

When the invasion started, young Ukrainians were glued to their phones. The high volume of internet traffic, says 22-year-old Ukraine rapper Jockii Druce, led to his satirical song about Russia’s invasion becoming wildly popular.

Thousands of TikTok videos have been created in Ukraine using Jockii Druce’s music, racking up millions of plays.

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