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#IWD2023: Weird MC, Setting The Standard For Women In The Nigerian HipHop Industry

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#IWD2023: Weird MC, Setting The Standard For Women In The Nigerian HipHop Industry

Adesola Adesimbo Idowu, popularly known by the stage name, Weird MC, is a rapper and songwriter. Also known as ‘The Rappatainer’ and ‘Shola Idowu,’ Weird MC is popular for her English/Yoruba lyrics.

She is a native of Ogun State who was born on 9, July 1970, in the United Kingdom. She has five siblings- two sisters and three brothers. She attended Maryland Comprehensive Secondary school in Lagos State. There, she formed the hip-hop group ‘Weirdos’ with four female friends.

Weird MC had conservative parents who were not in support of her venturing into show business. Weirdos did not bag a record deal despite their popularity in school. The group disbanded not long after.

Weird MC studied Law at Ogun State University but she left after one year to pursue her career in music.

Before pursuing a musical career, the iconic rapper had an interest in becoming a basketball player. However, her aspirations were dashed because women were not fully supported by the Nigerian Sports Commission. When she couldn’t fulfil her dream in Nigeria, she returned to England with the hope of pursuing her basketball career in America.

Weird MC is remarkably known for infusing Afrobeat into her music. She is one of the most notable female rappers in Africa. She is popular for her hit songs ‘Ijoya’ and ‘Allen Avenue.’

Her musical career was influenced by iconic singers such as Queen Latifah, Fela Kuti, Jimi Hendrix, and Miriam Makeba.

Weird MC claimed the third position in Club 291 contest. She also participated in several rap battles. In the latter half of 1990 and throughout 1991, she toured the UK with DJ P Tee Money.

In 1992, she released the popular single ‘I Wanna Make You Jack.’ The single topped the number one spot on the Choice FM charts and received positive reviews. In 1996, the popular rapper released her first album ‘Simply Weird.’ She also released ‘After Da Storm’ in 2006.

Her second album featured the popular single ‘Ijoya’ which was produced by JJC and Don Jazzy. ‘Ijoya’ gained wide acclaim and was praised by music lovers.

In 2010, Weird MC also participated in Gulder Ultimate Search (the celebrity version) and became the last woman standing.

She has received several awards such as the Channel O Music Video Award for Best Special Effect and AMEN award for Best Hip Hop Album.

Weird MC was born on 9 July 1970. The veteran rapper, who is a born-again Christian, runs an online series called “Da Gate Keepers” where she express her gratitude to God.

Weird MC Top Songs

Allen Avenue
Ijoya
Da Way We Blow
Ready to Party
Step Up
Gele Gogoro
Riranwo
Happy Day
Palava
African Woman
The Way We Blow

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Daniji Emmanuel is a content writer who has written hundreds of articles on various niches focusing on Entertainment topics. He’s also published interviews, conducted research and written opinions on the creative industry. BigDan, fondly called, also consults and handles brand promotions for people and organizations in the creative industry. 

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Linga TheBoss Celebrates Women’s History Month With An All Female Feature In Her Upcoming EP – “ONE OF THE FEW”

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Linga TheBoss Celebrates Women’s History Month With An All Female Feature In Her Upcoming EP – “ONE OF THE FEW”

Today being International women’s day we celebrate Tennessee based Zambian gospel rapper Linga TheBoss who is also celebrating Women with her upcoming project “ONE OF THE FEW”.

Linga TheBoss would be releasing GOD DID IT featuring Ada Betsabe on Friday -March 10, 2023.

You can Presave here – https://ffm.to/lingatheboss

From faith, to love, hope, life etc. it’s a fact that women do have something to say if given the opportunity.

Linga TheBoss

Linga’s forthcoming EP titled “ONE OF THE FEW” would be released on Friday 31st March, 2023 and features artists like; Porsha Love, Kidd Lee, Ada Betsabé, and TK Lee! The EP is produced by the production duo- ARCiTEC. The Project which she has gathered an only female cast of features in an industry primarily dominated by men, Linga TheBoss says she’s been constantly ignoring all the naysayers and limitations put on women in Christian HipHop, She longs for the day when their male counterparts would also have an all female feature but most importantly that they’ll recognize women in the industry and be given more room and opportunities as their male counterparts.

Pre-save The EP “ONE OF THE FEW” here – https://ffm.to/oneofthefew

“This project is a message to a generation – for anyone who is willing to be one of the few, that takes the path that leads to life” – Linga TheBoss.

Linga TheBoss

Linga TheBoss is a rapper, writer, and speaker located in Nashville, TN. Fans of Linga TheBoss find her music to be hype and energetic! She writes hip hop and trap music bangers that are the perfect pairing for a gym workout it’s the music to play before the big game or the important interview. Linga enjoys making music that motivates and inspires people to go after life with confidence!

Stream her catalogue from spotify below

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5jCTpUeZQ61zaoSYgYV2cY?si=pCtx-Wa9SUGoNym_ob0KMQ

Follow her on all social media @Lingatheboss

Ghana At 66: The Hip-Hop Journey So Far

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Ghana At 66: The Hip-Hop Journey So Far

HipHopAfrica Wishes Ghana a Happy Independence Day Celebration.

Ghana Independence Day is celebrated every year on March 6. It is a public holiday for the citizens of Ghana and is also widely celebrated among Ghanaians living abroad. If March 6 falls on a weekend, the following Monday will also be observed as a holiday. Ghana Independence Day is also known as Ghana National Day. The celebrations commemorate Ghana’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1957. The day is celebrated in public office with carnivals, parades, and other events. Private citizens celebrate the day with music and food, and some may even hoist the national flag at home.

Origin of Hiphop Music Genre in Ghana

Hip-hop music in Ghana is a well-celebrated genre that is currently being embraced by many artists. Ghanaians describe this music genre as an art movement and subculture that sprout in Ghana in the late 1990s. Hip-hop first came to Ghana in the name of Hiplife through Reggie Rockstone, who is widely known as the father of Hiplife music. Other artists who played a role in pioneering Hip-hop in Ghana are Ball J and Jayso.

Development of Hiphop in Ghana

Reggie Rockstone introduced hip-hop music in Ghana by fusing it with African sounds to develop a tune Ghanaians could easily relate to. This led to the creation of a whole new Hiplife music genre, which differs from Western Hiphop. The difference is mainly seen in the fact that Ghanaian Hiplife music contains local beats such as Ga, Twi, Hausa, Ewe, and broken English, commonly called “pidgin”.

Top Hiphop Musicians in Ghana
Since its development, many artists have adopted the Hip-hop music genre. The Ghanaian early Hiphop musicians include; Reggie Rockstone, Okyeame Kwame, Samini, D- Black, Sarkodie, Tic Tac, Obrafour, Sway DeSafo, Kae Sun, Bradez, Kwak Kese, Buk Bak, Ayigbe Edem.

The above-mentioned Hip-hop artists in Ghana have not only laid a good foundation for upcoming artists, but they have also provided proper mentorship. Such upcoming Hip hop artistes who are fast rising include; Lil Shaker, Asumadu N-Dex, Wanluv, Bra Kevin, Yaa Pono, El, Asem, and Loone. Some of the common hip-hop songs from the era in Ghana are “You got no money” “Eye Mo De Anaa,” and “Asabone.”

Hip-hop in Ghana Today

Over time, Hip-hop in Ghana has evolved into a better diversified and stylish genre that has organized festivals such as the renowned Chale Wote Street Art Festival which is used as a platform to spread the Hip-hop culture. Nonetheless, today Hiphop is well celebrated with the biggest artists in the genre being Sarkodie and M.anifest. It is also being taken over rapidly by new school artists such as Pataoaa, Joey B, Papay Kojo, Kwesi Arthur, Lil Shaker, Kojo Cue, Amerado, La meme Gnag, Big Ghun and R2bees amongst others.

HISTORY OF GHANA INDEPENDENCE DAY

Before the arrival of the Europeans, Ghana was home to the Ashanti, a powerful tribe in the region. Many different ancient Ghanaian tribes settled in areas that had an abundance of natural resources, including gold and ivory. These precious commodities attracted colonists and lured them to come to the shores of Ghana. While the Portuguese had been the first to establish a settlement in the region, the allure of the local riches led to a struggle for control between many European nations. In 1874, Britain took control over parts of the country, and Ghana was renamed the British Gold Coast.

After being weakened by the efforts of World War II, Britain decided to reduce its colonies and the power it held worldwide, including those in Africa. This desire was bolstered by a rising call for independence in the Gold Coast. In 1947, the United Gold Coast Convention (U.G.C.C.), a local political party founded by J. B. Danquah, called for “self-government within the shortest possible time” following the Gold Coast legislative elections.

In 1951, former Secretary-General of the U.G.C.C. and founder of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah won a majority in the Gold Coast legislative election. He was appointed the leader of the Gold Coast government in 1952, and the Gold Coast region declared its independence from the United Kingdom on March 6, 1957. Following their independence, the new country was established as the Nation of Ghana. Nkrumah went on to become the first Prime Minister of Ghana, and Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African country to achieve independence from colonial powers.

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Daniji Emmanuel is a content writer who has written hundreds of articles on various niches focusing on Entertainment topics. He’s also published interviews, conducted research and written opinions on the creative industry. BigDan, fondly called, also consults and handles brand promotions for people and organizations in the creative industry. 

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Cassper Nyovest Enlisted In Talib Kweli & Madlib’s #Liberation2

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Cassper Nyovest Enlisted In Talib Kweli & Madlib’s #Liberation2

Talib Kweli and Madlib’s much-anticipated project, Liberation 2, has arrived and among the list of guest features is the fresh prince of Maftown, Cassper Nyovest. Upon the release, Nyovest shared the news on his social media platforms, revealing that the song, Nat Turner, was recorded last December in Ghana.

The song is named after the American preacher, also a slave, who led a rebellion (the Nat Turner Rebellion or Southampton Insurrection) that caused the death of over 50 white people. The track also features Seun Kuti, musician/ singer, and the youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer and political activist, Fela Kuti.

Coodie, Talib Kweli, Cassper Nyovest, Seun Kuti

Surprisingly, Liberation 2 isn’t available on iTunes, Spotify, or Tidal. The project can be found on Luminary, a subscription-based podcast network. It also features the likes of Q-Tip, Goapele, and Westside Gunn to name a few.

The project arrives a little over a week before the 6th anniversary of Liberation 1. Kweli and Madlib announced last month that the project should be expected in March 2023 following 10 years of preparation.

Madlib & Talib Kweli

“This album is expansive in concept but tight in its substance and approach,” Kweli said. “Never has there been a better time for such honest, message-driven music that pays tribute to the sounds that came before us.”

Follow this link to listen to Liberation 2:

Remembering Dj Dimplez – A Playlist

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Remembering Dj Dimplez – A Playlist

On this day in 2022, the South African music industry lost beloved disc jockey, Dj Dimplez, real name Boitumelo Mooi from a sudden brain hemorrhage. The family had since posted a statement.

Dimplez was instrumental in helping grow the industry. From his keen sense of artist selection in his songs to the Pop Bottles event that became one of the most sought-after shows in Gauteng.

Dimplez was a pioneer and his passing was a true loss not only to his loved ones but to the entire SA Hip Hop fraternity as well. His passing came less than a month after frequent collaborator, Riky Rick, died.

Dj Dimplez & Riky Rick

To celebrate the work Dimplez contributed to the music industry, enjoy a playlist we curated of some of his best work to date.

R.I.P Dimplez.

Dj Dimplez Tribute Playlist

Sarkodie and The Compozers To Headline Ghana Independence 2023 In London Tomorrow: Tickets, Venue & More

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Sarkodie and The Compozers To Headline Ghana Independence 2023 In London Tomorrow: Tickets, Venue & More

Here’s how you can grab your tickets for the show celebrating Ghanaian Independence!

It has been announced that Sarkodie and The Compozers are taking over London to celebrate Ghanaian Independence tomorrow March 5, 2023!

The Compozers x Sarkodie and Friends Ghana Independence special will be held on the 5th of March 2023.

It will take place at the newly acclaimed Outernet venue in Central London.

Rap legend Sarkodie is coming to London.
Rap legend Sarkodie is coming to London. Picture: Client

Ghana is celebrating its 66th year of independence on the 6th of March 2023.

The Compozers have now teamed up with hugely-celebrated rapper Sarkodie for a Ghanaian Independence special in the heart of London.

After a surprise appearance from Sarkodie at last year’s Ghana Independence show, a headline show from the two had to be next.

The Compzers and special guests will be joining Sarkodie.
The Compzers and special guests will be joining Sarkodie. Picture: Client

Sarkodie and The Compozers have been making their mark in the industry for a decade, and their takeover in March for Ghanaian Independence will be two nights to remember.

As well as their standout performances, there will be potential special guests joining them at the shows.

Outernet will transform into Ghana on Sunday 5th March, and you can find tickets here.

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Daniji Emmanuel is a content writer who has written hundreds of articles on various niches focusing on Entertainment topics. He’s also published interviews, conducted research and written opinions on the creative industry. BigDan, fondly called, also consults and handles brand promotions for people and organizations in the creative industry. 

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8 Years After, Stanley Enow and Sarkodie Reconnect In The Streets Of London

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8 Years After, Stanley Enow and Sarkodie Reconnect In The Streets Of London

8 years after their collaboration on “Njama Njama Remix“, Ghanaian Superstar Sarkodie & Kingkong Stanley Enow linked up once more in the streets of London, Uk.

On the 9th of November, 2014, Motherland Empire and SarkCess Introduced one of Africa’s biggest rap collabos that ever liveth. Central Africa’s biggest rap act combos with African Rap Mogul, King Sarkodie.

The track was off Stanley Enow album ”Soldier Like My Papa” the Punchline-filled Njama Njama Cow Remix was the 3rd single on the project. The video was directed by David Nicol-Sey.

According to Stanley, he heard someone screaming his name in the streets of London and he got confused… turned and it was his African brother Sarkodie!

Press play & See how these 2 African Kings linked up

PS: Stanley Enow Will be supporting him for Ghana Independence after his Birmingham show

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Daniji Emmanuel is a content writer who has written hundreds of articles on various niches focusing on Entertainment topics. He’s also published interviews, conducted research and written opinions on the creative industry. BigDan, fondly called, also consults and handles brand promotions for people and organizations in the creative industry. 

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J-Hope Drops New Music Video With His Muse, J. Cole

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J-Hope Drops New Music Video With His Muse, J. Cole

BTS’s J-Hope is “on the street,” and we’re not just talking about his path to mandatory military service. After releasing his first solo album Jack in the Box in July 2022, J-Hope is back with a new solo single featuring J. Cole, his longtime inspiration. BigHit Music previously shared on Weverse that the hip-hop track’s title is a reference to J-Hope’s artistic roots in street dance. The lo-fi song also serves as a reassuring message to fans who have been by his side. Over the sound of his own easygoing whistling, J-Hope sings, “Every time I walk / Every time I run / Every time I move / As always, for us.” Later, he raps that “even my walk was made of your love and your faith.”

J. Cole gets several lengthy verses to reflect on his career, which isn’t too surprising. After all, J-Hope would never cut his fave off — he called J. Cole his “muse” when they met at Hobipalooza, and previously rapped in 2014 about how much the mixtape Friday Night Lights influenced him. Now, nearly a decade later, he’s strolling up to his idol in a music video. We’re starting to sense a pattern here, given that fellow BTS member Jin used his last pre-enlistment single as an opportunity to hang out with his beloved Coldplay. Shoot your (musical) shot, boys.

BRIEF PROFILE OF J-HOPE
Jung Ho-seok (Korean: 정호석; born February 18, 1994), better known by his stage name J-Hope (stylized as j-hope), is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, dancer, and record producer. He made his debut as a member of South Korean boy band BTS in 2013, under Big Hit Entertainment.
J-Hope released his first solo mixtape, Hope World, in 2018. It was received positively by critics and peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard 200, the highest-charting album by a Korean solo artist at the time. He became the first member of BTS to enter the Billboard Hot 100 as a soloist in 2019, when his single “Chicken Noodle Soup”, featuring singer Becky G, debuted at number 81. In 2022, J-Hope released his debut studio album Jack in the Box. In 2023, he released his single “On the Street” with J. Cole.

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Daniji Emmanuel is a content writer who has written hundreds of articles on various niches focusing on Entertainment topics. He’s also published interviews, conducted research and written opinions on the creative industry. BigDan, fondly called, also consults and handles brand promotions for people and organizations in the creative industry. 

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Underground Rapper Donta Pays Tribute To The Cannabis Culture on New Song, “Too High”

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Underground Rapper Donta Pays Tribute To The Cannabis Culture on New Song, “Too High”

Lagos Based – Hip-hop artist, Donta, has released a new single with Producer/Rapper KamoFella titled “Too High” featuring smooth beats and rhymes about the joys of weed. The song, which falls under the genre of boom bap, is a tribute to cannabis culture and its enthusiasts.

The rapper took to his Twitter account to announce his first project of the year where he revealed he was high while recording the track, hence the title of the track.

Too high opens with a mellow and catchy beat that sets the tone for the rest of the track. Donta takes the listener on a lyrical journey, detailing the experience of being “too high” and the sensations that come with it. The song is a celebration of the relaxing and euphoric effects of weed and the sense of community that comes with it.

Donta has always been open about his love for cannabis, and “Too High” is a testament to that.

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Daniji Emmanuel is a content writer who has written hundreds of articles on various niches focusing on Entertainment topics. He’s also published interviews, conducted research and written opinions on the creative industry. BigDan, fondly called, also consults and handles brand promotions for people and organizations in the creative industry. 

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Emtee Exposed For Alleged Abuse Of Pregnant Wife

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Emtee Exposed For Alleged Abuse Of Pregnant Wife

South African rapper, Emtee is under fire after a recording of his live stream surfaced on social media this morning of the alleged abuse of his pregnant wife, Nicole Kendall Chinsammy.

Nicole and Emtee

In the 1:28 clip, the Roll Up performer is heard in the background on Instagram live confronting his wife standing in front of him, arms crossed, and visibly pregnant. “Do what you wanna do, do it,” says the rapper. Also in the video is his mother-in-law who Emtee asks repeatedly what she’s doing in his house; “To protect my daughter ’cause you want to hit her.”

The video later moves to Nicole who reappears with a phone displaying a photo of her battered and bruised face. “This is what you did to me,” she reveals, “Show them how you beat me up on Valentine’s day…beat me up while I’m 7 months pregnant.”

Leading to the end of the video, Emtee covers the camera and is heard denying the allegations; “Never, I never did that, leave me alone.”

The chilling revelation sparked outrage on social media, with many expressing their disappointment.

In a country with extremely high rates of gender-based violence, the news is disheartening and further opens our eyes to the crisis we’re faced with. As Hip Hop Africa, we stand against any form of violence against women and children. We hope Nicole is safe and is surrounded by love and support as she goes through her pregnancy.

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