Thursday, January 15, 2026

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Africa’s Highest Streamed Rappers On Spotify

Hip Hop and Rap music have been around for 50 years, seeing many shifts in production, distribution, and consumption. The internet is a key driver in helping shape the ever-evolving music industry and with the emergence of DSPs in...

NEW PLAYLIST: Fresh Music Friday

Today we happily announce exciting changes to of our regular New Music Friday Playlists to Fresh Music Friday with rappers & artists being featured as the playlist cover star every week, As we begin this new and exciting journey...

Nasty C & Cassper Nyovest Announce Joint Tour #AfricanThrone

Nasty C and Cassper Nyovest, two of South Africa's biggest exports, have just announced a joint tour dubbed "African Throne" where they'll be traveling all across the continent and abroad, performing for their supporters.https://twitter.com/Nasty_CSA/status/1663818017191460867?t=KtkYh8ggsMPXATfzIfo9-w&s=19The two rappers have...

Dilo Tlhakana: A Township Story of Hustle & Hope

Bugzito, real name Tshepo Bakang Seagiso, is a man who wears many hats and I'm not talking about the bucket hats he frequently sports on our tv screens. He is a rapper and established actor, having found a home...

Mr Right of Buruklyn Boyz Says Talk Ni Cheap

We all know Buruklyn Boyz from Kenya are the fore front of the Kenyan Drill Music and hiphop scene. The Duo have been serving back to back hits both as a joint team and as solo artist, just...

Super Mega Lives On With Big Wins At Metro Fm Music Awards 2023

Before his death AKA had promised that his next album was going to be the one, and he did not disappoint as he delivered a stellar album with bangers, even though he has to deliver it posthumously as his...

Shrap over the rest: The new sound of urban Kenyan rap

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....

Hiphop Africa Discovery with Juliana Debuts As A Platform for Fast Rising Rappers

Attention music fans! We are excited to announce the launch of our new show/podcast series, "Discovery With Juliana" aimed at promoting the rising stars of the buzzing Lagos city and Nigerian hiphop industry.In each episode, we'll be showcasing some...

KWEKU SMOKE- OLD COMPOUND EP (Review)

The Ghanaian rapper follows up his 2022 EP with a new one that stays in touch with his Kumasi roots, kick starting 2023 with components from his last project, strong storytelling marred by matching production from his camp. Kweku...

TOP 10 DRILLERS IN AFRICA

With the growth of Afrobeat and its impact in Global entertainment today its no news that African music and musicians are on the fore front of affecting global music culture and one genre which is slowly making an impact...
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Buez, The Relentless Variable: Inside Nigeria’s Most Feared Freestyle Rap Phenomenon and the Economics of Dominance

By Emmanuel Daniji (BigDan) For HiphopAfrica.net The Wordsmith Hub (TWH) freestyle challenge—now one of the most influential proving grounds for lyricists...
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