East Africa

Big Yasa, a top Kenyan driller, has finally dropped the teaser for his latest single, "Who", after the successful "blocks" collaboration with Buruklyn Boyz.The Blocks project was a masterpiece, from the audio to the visuals, setting the stage for...

With so much good music being released across the continent always, it can be hard to determine what to listen to or where to discover new music or new artist and Hiphop Africa curation team offers a run-down of...

The past few months have been glorious for African Hip Hop, with many of our favorite emcees producing amazing pieces of work. As such, we reflect on the rap songs released during the month that stood out for us.We've...

In commemoration of the Stonewall riots of June 1969 that fought for LGBT rights and liberation in the United States, ultimately spreading abroad - we celebrate what is now recognized globally as Pride month.As members of the LGBTQ+...

Stella Mwangi, also known as STL, is one of Africa's most unique female artists in the genres of hip hop/rap, afro-pop, dance and world music. The singer/songwriter is also a rapper, live performer and creative music director.She is...

Following the decriminalization of cannabis in South Africa, more and more CBD start-ups have sprung in and around the country. Seeing that cannabis is widely favored in many townships, popularized by a number of rappers and doe boys, it...

Top Kenyan shrapper Boutross Munene dreams of taking shrap music international, all the way to the Grammys. This comes after the Grammy's voted to include more categories.This opens up various African sounds to gain recognition in this feted worldwide...

Kenyan rap G.O.A.T Nyashinski has dropped his latest single in addition to his catalogue. Beautiful is a story about an African boy, his music and also a love story.Nyashinski is an amazing storyteller with a rhyme-ability to tell stories...

Hailing from Nairobi, Kenya, King Kerby is an eclectic and multi-talented artist who effortlessly encompasses the roles of rapper, vocalist, songwriter, producer, DJ, and curator.Kerby's delivery of clever and witty punchlines and bars in a spirited manner encapsulates his rhyme...

Emeka the Stallion, aka Blaqbonez, aka Young Preacher, woke up and chose violence. On a viral freestyle video, Emeka goes on a lyrical killing spree as he applauds his versatility on different genres and then proceeds to throw sub-disses...