Object Details
- Description (Brief)
- This black, red and green patch is in the shape of Africa and embroidered with a fist and the text “Zulu Nation.” It was available through the Universal Zulu Nation company created by hip hop artist Afrika Bambaata (b. 1957).
- Afrika Bambaata (born Kevin Donovan), an American DJ from the Bronx, was influential in the early development of hip hop and is regarded as the “Godfather” of hip hop culture. He has been instrumental in spreading hip hop music and culture around the world, as well as creating opportunities and helping to improve the lives of others in the hip hop community through his organization "Universal Zulu Nation." In 1990, Bambaataa made Life magazine's "Most Important Americans of the 20th Century" issue.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- referenced
- Zulu Nation
- Physical Description
- fabric (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 2 3/4 in x 2 3/4 in x 1/16 in; 6.985 cm x 6.985 cm x .15875 cm
- Object Name
- patch
