Behind the veil: The double life of Pakistan rapper Eva B.


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For Eva B, the hijab has always been a proud part of her Muslim identity – but it has also defined her image as a rapper. Photos: AFP

Pakistan's breakthrough rapper Eva B has racked up millions of views online, but walking through the labyrinthine streets of her Karachi neighbourhood, she is anonymous.

Her hair covered with a hijab and a veil falling below her eyes, she evades the attention of fans and detractors.

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