On March 13, the Baku Initiative Group (BIG) released a powerful rap music video for the track Liberté ou mort ("Freedom or Death"), which has set off a firestorm in French political circles.
The news is already making waves across French media outlets.
The song's lyrics and the video, which highlight the events of 2024, have been viewed as incitement to violence and hatred, leading to an official investigation. Yves Dupas, the prosecutor of New Caledonia, has decided to hand over the "case materials" to a Parisian court. However, the video contains no more than a sharp critique of France's colonial policies.
The Baku Initiative Group, a non-governmental organization, is deeply involved in advocating for decolonization and human rights, especially in France’s overseas territories, including New Caledonia. Since its founding in 2023, BIG has made significant strides in the fight for the freedom of oppressed peoples under colonial rule worldwide.