From rags to riches, that’s the story of Abdullaw Shawnpey, a hip hop artiste who uses the struggles he once faced in life to motivate him towards his ultimate goal of becoming a great rapper.
Born Noel Shawn Pompey 32 years ago, he says poverty and neglect were his daily realities.
Growing up in Linden was not easy; he described it as rough and challenging but with perks at times. At the age of 11