West Africa

At the June Edition of The HipHop Event, The highly anticipated battle Main Event Battle Rap between Jaypachino and Fozter created a buzz within the battle rap community. Both artists brought their A-game to the stage, ready to prove...

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 the vibrant Nigerian music industry, numerous talented artists are continuously making waves and leaving their mark. One such artist is High M, an exceptional rapper who recently delivered a captivating and stellar performance at The HipHop Event, leaving...

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+...

On the 21st of June, 2023, a project titled "Book Of Ovasabi" was released into the Nigerian music space. A few days after, HipHopAfrica met with Abanum Collins Chibuzor, popularly known as Ovasabi, the artist behind the project and...

Africa showed up en masse for the 2023 edition of the BET Awards, one of the biggest platforms in black entertainment. A host of African acts were nominated for several categories and one of them, Nigeria's very own 'African...

In hip-hop, where verbal prowess and lyrical dexterity reign supreme, battle rap have long been a celebrated tradition. They serve as a platform for artists to showcase their skills, challenge their peers, and engage in a friendly competition that...

Battle rap enthusiasts are gearing up for an electrifying event that promises to be a clash of lyrical titans. The forthcoming battle rap event, aptly themed "Hardcore Battle Rap Vets Going Against Recording Rappers," is set to take place...

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...

The theme for World Music Day 2023 is "Music on the Intersections", highlighting the ability of music to unify communities and individuals. World Music Day is an annual celebration that is observed on June 21 to celebrate the global...