West Africa

Let me drop some rhymes about JayClux, the Nigerian artist with mad skills on stage and behind the scenes. His music style is unique and raw, blending melodic raps with custom style flows.JayClux, born Oluwaseun Jackson in Lagos, on...

Get ready for an electrifying event in the world of hip-hop as Str8up HipHop presents The Sideh Kai Preview Throwdown, featuring the only ILL BLISS. This highly anticipated event celebrates the bonafide rap legend and model of consistency.Save the...

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuUn3who1xT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and media personality, Olamilekan Agbeleshebioba, popularly known as Laycon, has made a triumphant comeback with his highly anticipated sophomore studio album titled "Bioba." Following his well-deserved rise to stardom after winning the 2020 edition of...

Nigerian rap sensation Blaqbonez has once again captivated music lovers with the highly-anticipated release of his singles, "Like Ice Spice" and "Like Bezos." Following a viral snippet that set social media ablaze, fans have been eagerly awaiting the full...

In a surprising turn of events, Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has set social media ablaze with a snippet of his upcoming track titled "Like Ice Spice." The short clip, which went viral within hours of its release, has generated immense...

Two years after 'The Goat' had the whole country wondering if Burna Boy had been cloned, Monaky has climbed the hill of separating himself from the artist that inspired him and stood out as a distinct voice in the...

With so much good music being released across the continent always, it can be hard to determine what to listen to or where to discover new music or new artist and Hiphop Africa curation team offers a run-down of...

Odumodu has proven to not just be a gimmick with his unique 'Okporoko Music,' infusing Grime and Afro-rap. The rapper has consistently climbed the ranks of the Nigerian music industry since 2021 and 2023 has been his magnum Opus...

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...