South Africa

South African genre-bending artist Money Badoo, signed under Paradise Sound System, the label renowned for fostering cross-continental collaborations, is set to launch an electrifying brand-new live set in conjunction with the release of her latest album titled M$RYLUVSCMPNY. The...

On February 21st, 2025, fast rising and renowned Eswatini hip-hop artist Grixxly released his first single of 2025, titled "Where I'm From," featuring South African hip-hop lyricist “Pdot O”. This powerful collaboration marks a significant milestone in Grixxly's career...

In July 2024, Lyrikal Busta dropped his single Bavumile, a song that would become a manifestation of wins for many of us. Bavumile is a song about achieving your dreams even in the midst of naysayers and detractors ...

Love is a language that Lowfeye truly understands. Today, on Valentine's Day, he has gifted fans the ultimate Valentine’s Day treat: a soul-soaked Afro serenade titled “Gijima” produced by GVNT and 5TWZN KEYS. This treat is proof once again...

South African artist and producer Lewi Ercoll unveiled his latest album, "SHOREDITCH," on november 28th 2024, Though we just discovered this 12-track project 2 months later but SHOREDITCH showcases Ercoll's distinctive fusion of alternative R&B and Trap, further solidifying his...

I was 15 years old when Cassper Nyovest dropped Gusheshe, one of his 2014 hits that made everyone, including myself, take notice of this rising star. Watching Channel O and MTV Base just to catch the song playing was...

Revenge Club Records is at it again. And this time it’s none other than Jay Jody opening up their 2025 season with a new single Black Cards featuring Marcus Harvey. Released on 31 January 2025, Black Cards is a...

Khalee G (born Tlotlego Mothibe) and Saint Cielo ( born Kutloano Kopano Lebeta ) are the duo that just keeps on giving. They call themselves “Pitori’s Biggest Kept Secrets,” and rightfully so. As recording artists and producers, their artistry...

The moment I pressed play on Money Badoo’s “Heartbreak Hotel,” I knew it would be one of those songs that would linger for years to come. Released today, January 24th, 2025, “Heartbreak Hotel” feels like stepping...

On Women’s Day last year, Hip Hop Africa honored the women making strides in South African Hip Hop, among these women, we honored AYON( born Ayanda Mfeka), a rising voice hailing from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal who has since made strides...