East Africa

The Unkut hip-hop rap challenge, officially launched last month, has only two weeks left to go. It kicked off in honor of the 420 holiday observed in April and expected to run for two months. Rappers from around the...

This is not a drill; Kenyan rap group Wakadinali has finally dropped the highly anticipated ”Sikutambui” video. If you know anything about Kenyan drill, you recognise them as best in the game.The trio comprises a slick Scar Mkadinali, hard-hitting...

Shawn Houdini, an acclaimed Kenyan rapper, recently collaborated with artist Bueno on his latest single titled Golden Eye.The trap hit is majorly themed in the Kenyan urban experience. It explores various topics that resonate with the young hip-hop audience....

The year 2023 has seen a turnaround for good in the Nigerian rap industry, while this change can be said to have been born out of talent, investments and delivery, one major contributor that should not be overlooked is...

Global streaming platform Spotify recently released the list of Radar Africa artists class of 2023. The all-female list featured Kenya's Xeniah Manasseh, a fast-rising rnb and hip-hop artist.The programme intends to shine a spotlight on emerging artists on the...

XLVI K is a pioneer Gospel Drill artist in Kenya. Having started his career in2022 with his debut single “Afande Ati?”. He has followed that up with overten singles and a four track EP dubbed DRIP. He is currently...

Rapper Nyashinski headlined the Walker Town Concert circuit held at the Rift Valley Sports Club in Nakuru last Saturday for yet another exciting experience.This was the latest in a series of Walker Town events that have taken place...

Rapper Octopizzo is set to perform as the main act at the Europe Day concert this weekend. The day honors the political and economic integration initiation that achieved stability. The event celebrates cooperation with people on the African continent. Activities lined...

Rap music has transversed barriers to establish itself as one of the most popular genres in the world. This is attributed to its versatility and ability to inspire creative twists to the sound of artists dedicated to the craft....

Raving South African music producer Nhlawulo Mashimbyi, popularly known by his stage name Mashbeatz, revealed on Zingah's podcast 'Choppin’ It With Bhudha T,' that his biggest regret while being part of A-Reece's super collective, The Wrecking Crew, is that...