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In January 2024, West African rappers brought their A-game, releasing compelling albums and EPs highlighting the region's diverse sound. Hip-Hop Africa presents standout projects that caught our attention from Guinea, Cameroun, Senegal, Burkina Faso, and Ghana.AMAZA-MOUCTARGuinean rapper Amaza delivers...

Kenyan hailed internet personality turned artist Lil Maina just released his highly coveted debut studio album, ‘Maisha Ya Stunna’, on Wednesday 13th of December, 2023, led by the already-released smash singles “Ma G Kwenye Klabu”, “ZOZA” and “Alert”, Lil Maina’s...

Prolific Kenyan rap maven, herbalist, and entrepreneur King Kerby releases his third studio album and his first under the Zama Sessions distributions imprint dubbed,  ‘Saba’https://open.spotify.com/album/6HBSRXvpBzq8Iq7QsXa406?si=cHRsfxWyTHisAmnGjLe1lQSaba was recorded in Cape Town, and partially Nairobi, highlighting the range of sound tapestry...

South African artist and Cape Town Native Kashcpt, who has had a consistent 2023, just released yet another single titled "Give Me Life" Collaborating with Johannesburg-based artists Priddy Ugly and Frank Casino, the track marks a fusion of regional...

After serving hip-hop fans with "Free Throw" and an unforgettable BET Hip-Hop Awards Cypher, Ko-Jo Cue has returned with an EP. Titled I'M Back, the seven-track project, released thursday November 16, marks his first project after a two-year hiatus....

Ghanaian rapper, Nagyi (Nagyi Amoah) has released his sophomore project titled“Live and Die For”. The 3-song EP is dedicated to one of Nagyi’s biggest fans named, Winnie Diamond, who passed away this year. 3 songs are a trio combo that...

OneBeat Ghana is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), & produced by Bang on a Can’s Found Sound Nation with additional support from U.S. Embassy Ghana and the U.S. Embassy...

The Kenyan-bred recording and performing artist makes a comeback into the music fray with her seductive dance-floor ready anthem, ‘Tek Time’.Tapping frequent collaborator and idiosyncratic Kenyan beatsmith ÜZRR who is renowned for his extensive work with alternative Nairobi-helmed artists,...

Cape Town's sensational hip-hop crew, TDF is back with an electrifying new trap single, "MUD." This release promises to be another chart-topping hit from the talented rap group who have been making waves in the South African music scene.https://open.spotify.com/album/4l7KaciP2aeAJ5OZPTn20FTDF,...

Ghana’s emerging artist, Kojo Efson returns with his latest single, ‘Who Send Dem.’ This Hip-Hop track, produced by the exceptional, Tanic J delves deep into Kojo Efson’s journey of self- discovery, growth and unwavering resilience.https://open.spotify.com/album/074oThYvXodtRw8ksRtFOIKojo Efson, who earned a...