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Tanzanian lyricist Brian Simba is back with a rapid new single dubbed “Silali”."Silali" is Swahili connotation for "Won't Sleep".The trunk-shattering anthem by the Bar Es Salaam founder finds him spitting mafioso-esque proclamations and floating on the beat...

Touted as one of the firebrand emcees in Kenya's contemporary class of rap, multi-nominated rapper Groovy Jo is a unicorn. Having churned out two dogged EP's that have stuck her name in every relevant rap conversation in Kenya at...

Ghanaian Rapper Tulenkey presents his first release of the year, a four track EP entitled “Bad Friends”. Join Tulenkey on a musical journey where the voices in his head morph into deceptive companions. Each track becomes a chapter, recounting the internal conflicts and selfdoubt that characterize this intricate dance between Tulenkey and the negative influences that disguise themselves as friends. Featuring guest appearances by Kweku Flick, Oseikrom Sikanii & BeeztrapKOTM, this musical journey challenges the conventional norms of storytelling, with each song depicting the profound impact of unchecked negativity. The EP confronts the stigma surrounding mental health, encouraging listeners to empathize with the internal battles faced by many, resulting in a project that is relatable and intense simultaneously. Following the exclusive launch of the EP in Accra on Friday 16th February, this latest project by the dynamic Ghanaian rapper went live on all digital stores over the weekend. “Bad Friends” is available on all digital streaming platforms now. https://onerpm.link/badfriends

This weekend, we feature music from stalwarts NJERI, An21, $hylii and more from Kenya, Uganda, and UK-based acts. Check it out.NJERI - Patience Ft. Decester, AriRenowned Kenyan songstress NJERI is set to captivate audiences once again with her latest...

Michael Carpenter stylized as CAP, has yielded an informidable reputation as Kenya's Urban Music golden child. Grossing a laudable catalog with placements that across Kenyan Hip Hop tastemakers from Kahu$h, Boutross, Wakadinali, Timmy Blanco, to saccharine R&B stars in...

Gambia kicked off 2024 on a hard-hitting note with its releases. Following an influx of hip-hop tracks from Gambian artists in the country and diaspora, the rap stars from the West African country are set to keep the momentum...

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...