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For decades, there's been graffiti art in Senegal.

Graffiti's usually connected to hip hop culture, protest and some people think it's ugly.

But, one school in Senegal's trying to change these opinions.

The RBS Akademya was started by a group of graffiti artists.

Graffiti is often about social problems.

Serigne Mansour Fall says it can help people understand their society.

The academy was built to support graffiti art.

It's a place for new artists to learn from experienced artists.

Students study three theory and practice lessons a week.

They spend 6 months studying various techniques.

Then, they can develop their personal style.

Ibrahima Soumaré changed schools to focus on his artistic skills.

Graffiti sends strong messages without fighting.

Libasse Sarr loves this.

It costs 40 euros to join the school and classes are 23 euros monthly.

Only four students are in a class.

This makes it easy for teachers to help students.

When the course finishes, students receive a certificate.

Then, they have to try to make money from their art.

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