Sherihan Hersi -- Cherrie to her friends and fans -- is one of Sweden’s biggest emerging artists. She recently picked up a Swedish Grammy award for 2017's Best Hip Hop/Soul Artist and has collaborated with stars including Stormzy, Seinabo Sey and Zara Larsson. The 27-year-old is proud to have spent her teenage years growing up in Rinkeby, one of Stockholm's most notorious suburbs, where she says she made friends for life. In this episode she discusses her concerns about crime and mental health problems in her neighbourhood and how she hopes to be a role model for future generations. Unlike many podcasts, we say no to branded content and host-read advertising and safeguard the quality of our programmes by carrying out detailed research. You can support The Stockholmer’s fully independent journalism by making a one-off secure contribution of any amount. Click the DONATE button on thesthlmer.com.

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