Artist Spotlight

Written by St. Bervon powered by Vibelab for Hiphop AfricaThe Kenyan music industry is in safe hands now more than ever. In Hip Hop, the industry is experiencing a new world order spearheaded by artists and key players who...

Award-winning Kenyan polymath King Kerby is gearing up to shake the music industry with a blockbuster single titled “Niko Order”. The single officially kicks off the run to the ‘Saba Deluxe’ album : Also termed as the Disc B to...

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...

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...

If you enjoyed the captivating 'See You Soon II,' explore the emotional depths of President Zik's musical persona in 'See You Soon III.' This series features tracks like "Bout It," “HMU ft. Suranu”, "99," and "Decisions," marking a stylistic departure with a focus on R&B sensibilities.

Making history with one of South African Hip Hop’s most anticipated albums, rapper A-Reece just released his second studio album P2: THE BIG HEARTED BAD GUY. Currently on tour with his The Reece Effect, Show A-Reece once again surprised critics...

Fast rising Nigerian rapper Mo'Gunz brings a dynamic collision with his latest singles and he teamed up with rap veteran President Zik and the trailblazing YôRKK to deliver a two-pack single release that's set to shake the Nigerian rap...

Kellypunchline's debut EP, "TRENCH IN CALI," is a poignant and introspective musical masterpiece that invites listeners into a world where vulnerability meets strength. Through the mesmerizing combination of honest lyricism and captivating melodies, Kellypunchline takes us on a profound...

South African Rapper Tyson Sybateli is all guns blazing in his new project ‘Present.’ The 8 track mixtape which was preluded by 2 singles, ‘It Worked’ & ‘No Comment’, and also features Thato Saul, Priddy Ugly, Nanette, Ben September,...

Amaarae is wet and flowing. Flowing with bold and audacious statements made with the body more than the mouth. The boundaries for African music, lead by Nigerian Afrobeats and South African Amapiano are constantly moving, and on her sophomore...