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By Emmanuel Daniji (BigDan) For HiphopAfrica.net The Wordsmith Hub (TWH) freestyle challenge—now one of the most influential proving grounds for lyricists in Nigeria—has become more than a competition. It is a market. A talent filter. A reputational stock exchange where credibility...

The New Year is here, and The WordSmith Hub is already turning up the heat for 2026! Following the success of the last two episodes, which saw rappers Buez and El Rhey walk away with ₦1 million each, the...

Ghanaian creative promotion agency Amplify Ghana has officially released its debut music project, the KNUST Rap Cypher, now available on all major digital streaming platforms.The KNUST Rap Cypher is the first installment of Amplify Ghana’s campus rap cypher tour,...

Nigerian-American hip-hop artist Ovasabi released his highly anticipated single, “I NEED THAT”, on August 20, 2025. The track is a cross-cultural explosion featuring Austrian pop/R&B singer Stephanie Milostic, alongside contributions from an Australian R&B voice and Zambian artist Mayukwa.With AI-driven visuals, an international...

Hiphop music is the driving force the of African youth and with the first quarter of 2025 already gone we highlight the artists you should be listening to and have on rotation. So far in 2025, the continent’s diverse...

Award-winning Ghanaian musician and Africa’s most innovative hip-hop artist M.ANIFEST is set to release his much-anticipated sixth studio album NEW ROAD & GUAVA TREES on March 13, 2025, via revered hip-hop label Mass Appeal. Known for his groundbreaking approach...

As the world of hip-hop continues to intertwine with high fashion, a new wave of luxury experiences is emerging, and at the forefront is the FAMÖUS brand. This season, FAMÖUS invites fashion aficionados and lifestyle enthusiasts to immerse themselves...

MAD CLANIt’s more than just music. It’s brotherhood, It’sFamily, It’s a community.Mad Clan is a collective mixtape that officially commenced works as we ushered in the year 2024, the Kibera repping group revealed.The 16 track project showcases a...

https://open.spotify.com/album/4Z5pH7HtaCkvlDoROcozwsEmerging from the vibrant Mozambican hip hop scene, the talented group Dare The Label has finally unveiled its debut album, entitled“TRUTHORDARE” Raising anticipation among their fan base, Dare The Label spent 2023 and early 2024 refining this album that...

A formidable force, a well-rounded creative, an indomitable warrior of South African music culture—this is just one way to describe Riky Rick. Undoubtedly, there are myriad ways in which creatives across South Africa and the continent can describe the force...